Project Geologist

About the Company

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. The Wodgina lithium asset is a world class hard rock lithium project, 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 the Role

MinRes is looking for an experienced Project Geologist to join our high-performing team at our Wodgina operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. You’ll provide essential geological support to maximise recovery and minimise dilution, aligning geological models with daily mine plans with Mine Technical Services, mining engineers and surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build capability within the Mine Geology team by upskilling staff in appropriate software, including Leapfrog for drillhole wireframes, and organising training schedules to ensure competency.
• 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.

What is required

• Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) or equivalent is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working within an open pit production environment; hard rock experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in geological modelling software and database management systems.
• Strong understanding of RC drilling, sampling and logging, geological mapping, open pit mining methodology and processes.
• High level of communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others.

About Wodgina

The Wodgina lithium asset is a world class hard rock lithium project, 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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Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply.