Exploration Geologist

WA is a state (and an economy) built on mining.

At Mineral Resources (MinRes), we are focused on growing our success by delivering industry leading projects that benefit our people, our shareholders and the community. With this growth comes new roles and those rare opportunities to get noticed and achieve meaningful results.

MinRes has come a long way – but we’re really just getting started.

About the role

To support our exceptional growth for our exploration activities we are seeking multiple Exploration Geologists  to join our Central Pilbara team on an 8/6 roster. As a key team member you will play a lead role in coordinating both external and internal stakeholders to achieve the company’s goals in identifying and evaluating new and existing deposits.

This will be a hands-on position reporting directly to the Principle Geologist. The primary responsibility is identifying, exploring and developing our existing and proposed assets, where you will be a integral member for our Exploration operations within MinRES.   

You will be responsible for: 

• Assist in the execution of resource definition and exploration drill programs;
• Collect, validate and manage geological data from field mapping and drill programs;
• Input all field data into the Acquire database;
• Drill rig supervision; geological logging; geological interpretation; ensure sampling quality is maintained;
• Ensuring safety standards are maintained within the geology group and with all exploration contractors;
• Ensure drilling is completed to appropriate standards and is cost effective;
• Reporting on progress of drill campaigns against physical budgets and technical goals;
• Ongoing interpretation of mineralisation model based on geological observations;
• Support the Senior and Principal Geologist with preparation of operational reports;
• Maintain an organised electronic filing system and ensure copies of all auditable information are stored correctly;
• Maintain regular and effective communication and feedback with peers, subordinates and superiors;
• Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of the role;
• Statutory and technical reporting as required;
• Undertake work tasks as directed by the Senior Geologist and/or Principal Geologist;

We’re creating opportunities for you to own projects and deliver results. From start through to completion, your fingerprints will be there.

Because here you don’t get lost in layers of people; you step up to make your mark and can easily see your contribution.

At MinRes, you get noticed when you maximise opportunities and build a better project, a better team, a better workday.

Supporting you to work the way that works for you? MinRes would.

Necessary skills and qualifications:

• Tertiary level education in Geology
• 2+ years experience in the mining and exploration industry
• Lithium, Iron ore and base metals experience is highly desirable
• Skilled user of AcQuire, Micromine and Arc GIS software
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• Skilled in geological interpretation.  
• Previous experience around exploration drill rigs
• Senior/Provided First Aid
• 4wd training
• Well-developed communication skills– both oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Meet deadlines and manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail

Flexibility and job security

MinRes employee’s value job security. Here, job security means working to your strengths, being challenged on each project, and achieving meaningful results that inspire you to choose to stay long-term.

“That’s how we’ve always done it” doesn’t exist here, because the value you bring to MinRes will shape your role – and your contribution to our company.

It’s the kind of flexibility that extends to opportunities to co-create your preferred work environment.

And then there’s the extra benefits

We look after our people because they’re the ones looking after our business.

That means a range of additional benefits for choosing MinRes, including:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonuses
• Access to “MyShare” MinRes Share Plan
• Employee discounts and offers
• Salary packaging
• Physical and mental health programs
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave (or 32 weeks at half pay) for the primary caregiver

Ready for your next challenge? Make a fresh start with MinRes.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply