Our Opportunity
Our Prospect
Work Location: Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.
Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth
We are seeking an experienced Geologist to support near-mine exploration activities across the Pilbara.
You will provide daily supervision of RC drilling operations, oversee geological and assay data management, and ensure high standards of sample quality, logging and QAQC.
The role will contribute to the identification and progression of exploration targets, including stratigraphy, downhole gamma and texture logging of RC chips.
You will also help drive innovation within the team while promoting strong safety behaviours and effective collaboration.
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Geoscience and have experience with geological databases and software such as ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Vulcan, CorePlan, acQuire or Anvil.
Knowledge of Pilbara geology, iron ore mineralogy and geological logging requirements is highly regarded.
You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team, have strong communication skills, a current C Class manual driver's licence, 4WD experience and a current First Aid Certificate.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and be a role model for safety behavioursDaily supervision of RC drill rigAssay and geological data management, internal QAQC, data collection/validationHigh quality stratigraphy, downhole gamma and texture logging of RC chipsEnsuring sample quality on the rigsRationalisation and progression of near mine exploration targetsDrawing on experience to help drive innovation within the team




Qualifications And Experience
Tertiary degree in GeoscienceExposure to Arc GIS, Leapfrog, VulcanExperienced in the use of geological database systems (Coreplan, acQuire, Anvil)Knowledge of Pilbara geology and different mineralisation stylesUnderstanding of iron ore minerology / texturesFundamental knowledge of chip logging requirements (Logging, QAQC, use of Downhole Geophysics)Can work both autonomously with minimal supervision and as part of a large team excellent communication skillsFull C class, manual drivers licenceOperate and maintain a 4WDCurrent First Aid CertificateStrong interpersonal skills
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Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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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📌 Resource Definition Geologist (Western Australia)
🏢 Fortescue
📍 Western Australia