Mining Geologist
Mineral Resources
Job Description
MinRes can offer you!
- We encourage innovation, the courage to take on the impossible and the passion to make it happen.
- Our people’s well-being is at the forefront of our thinking, and we have an in-house Wellness Centre that includes on-site Mental Health Support.
- Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer access to deals, support, and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life—health, Family, Recreation, and Your Future with MinRes.
The Opportunity
MinRes is looking for an experienced Mining Geologist to join our high-performing team at our Wodgina operation on an 8D6X FIFO roster from Perth.
In this role, you’ll provide essential geological support to our mining operations—ensuring precise ore control, accurate data collection, and insightful interpretation to maximise recovery and minimise dilution. You’ll work as part of the Mine Technical Services team, closely collaborating with mining engineers and surveyors to ensure geological models are seamlessly integrated into daily mine plans, driving efficient and effective production outcomes.
Key Duties:
- Perform daily ore control and grade monitoring activities.
- Conduct geological mapping and logging.
- Develop blast hole sampling plans to inform the grade control model.
- Interpret geological data and update 3D models in line with operational requirements.
- Create dig blocks to support mining in a timely manner.
- Liaise with mine planning, laboratory, and production teams to ensure continuous geological support for ore extraction.
- Maintain geological databases, including QA/QC checks and analysis.
- Conduct geological model reconciliation and end-of-month processes
Your Experience:
- Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) or equivalent is mandatory.
- Demonstrated experience working within an open pit production environment.
- Proficiency in geological modelling software and database management systems.
- Strong understanding of grade control processes, geological mapping, open pit mining methodology and processes
- High level of communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
About Wodgina
The Wodgina lithium is a world class hard rock lithium asset, located 120km south of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. MinRes manages all mining operations at Wodgina, including a spodumene concentrate processing plant with an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes (SC5.5).
About Mineral Resources (MinRes)
MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.
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