AddressResource Estimation Modelling Geologist
Country/Region: AU
State: WA
City: Perth
Job ID: 4119
About Us
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday - Friday
An opportunity currently exists for a Resource Estimation Modelling Geologist to join our Perth team. This position is responsible for the delivery of high-quality resource models for use by the short-term mine planning and mine geology teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Proven commitment to safety.
- Ensure data quality through robust data validation.
- Generate geological interpretations suitable for resource modelling.
- Deliver resource models on time and fit for use.
- Engage with mine geology, resource definition and mine planning teams to ensure that high-quality models are delivered prior to mining.
- Contribute to a team culture of continuous improvement aligned with Fortescue's values.
Qualifications and Experience
- 4-7 years industry experience (including mine geology, geological modelling, Resource Estimation experience preferable).
- Relevant experience working on iron ore deposits desirable (hematite deposit experience desirable, magnetite and other bulk commodities advantageous).
- Working knowledge of geological modelling and estimation software (Vulcan preferred).
- Degree in Geology (or closely related discipline).
- Highly motivated with good communication skills and an attention to detail.
- Be expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Fortescue's Code of Conduct and Values at all times.
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Applications close 29 March 2024
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
