Mining - Exploration & Geoscience (Mining, Resources & Energy)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.Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoplesRoster: 8D6R FIFO ex PerthAn opportunity exists to join the Solomon Resource Definition team as Senior Geologist. This role requires a highly process driven person, with a strong background in leadership and a sound understanding of reverse circulation drilling processes and procedures.Reporting to the Solomon Resource Definition Superintendent, the Senior Geologist will be responsible for leading a team of geologists and field technicians and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of various drilling programs.A successful candidate will be someone who fosters and maintains a strong and positive workplace culture as well as promoting growth and development of team members.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: Solomon - Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoplesRoster: 8D6R FIFO ex PerthAn opportunity exists to join the Solomon Resource Definition team as Senior Geologist. This role requires a highly process driven person, with a strong background in leadership and a sound understanding of reverse circulation drilling processes and procedures.Reporting to the Solomon Resource Definition Superintendent, the Senior Geologist will be responsible for leading a team of geologists and field technicians and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of various drilling programs.A successful candidate will be someone who fosters and maintains a strong and positive workplace culture as well as promoting growth and development of team members.Key Responsibilities
Adhere to Fortescue's vision and values whilst maintaining a strong field presence and leadership ensuring the promotion of safe work practices to contracting partners and Fortescue staff with the support of the drill compliance and the HSES teamsDevelop, plan and manage the drilling schedules to provide timely data for model generation required by the different planning teams (2YP, 10YP and LOM)Guide and assist the project geologists in analysing and interpreting geological datasets to generate new drilling targets.Liaise with different stakeholders (resource estimation, mining, mine planning, QAQC etc., site and Perth based) to ensure works are completed as efficiently as possibleCoordinate the activities in carrying out the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans and ensure that they are consistently aligned with meeting operational targetsSupervise logging, sampling and validation of RC programs, with the support of project geologists.Drive ongoing operations and geological improvements and technical upskilling of geology team whilst supporting the Superintendent in meeting company objectivesQualifications and Experience
Enthusiastic person seeking to develop their career in a world class company with a passion for innovation and technical excellenceTertiary qualification in Geology with proven experience in a leadership positionExperience in iron ore and Pilbara geology essential, additional experience in different commodities and industries highly regardedSolid understanding of RC drilling, QAQC and the risks associated with earthworks and drilling activities in remote areas of the PilbaraSkilled in Vulcan, ArcGIS and acQuire. Leapfrog is favourableExcellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills alongside experience with contractor management, project planning and executionClass C manual WA driver's licenceOur 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.https://fortescue.com/careersInternal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.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.
Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.It is the most ambitious heavy industry player in the world, with a real zero terrestrial emissions plan (no offsets) by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) and a plan to eliminate its Scope 3 emissions by 2040.Globally, Fortescue is empowering thriving communities and delivering positive social and economic benefits through training, employment, and business development opportunities, including for our indigenous employees and partners.Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.It is the most ambitious heavy industry player in the world, with a real zero terrestrial emissions plan (no offsets) by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) and a plan to eliminate its Scope 3 emissions by 2040.Globally, Fortescue is empowering thriving communities and delivering positive social and economic benefits through training, employment, and business development opportunities, including for our indigenous employees and partners.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.
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