At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide geological support, conduct mapping, and ensure precise ore control at Wodgina Lithium Operation.
- Company: Join MinRes, a dynamic leader in the resources sector focused on innovation and people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career development, health perks, and discounts for a balanced life.
- Other info: FIFO roster from Perth with excellent career growth opportunities in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the mining industry while working with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary education in Geology and experience in open pit production mining preferred.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
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The Opportunity
Min Res is seeking mining geologist to provide essential geological support to Wodgina Lithium Operation—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.
This position will commence on an 8D6X roster, FIFO from Perth.
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.
- Liaise with mine planning and production teams to guide ore extraction.
- Maintain geological databases, including QA/QC checks and analysis.
- Conduct geological model reconciliation and end-of-month processes.
What is required?
- Tertiary level education in Geology, Geoscience or relevant discipline
- Experienceworking within a open pit production mining environment. Hard rock experience is highly desirable.
- Understanding of grade control processes (RC-GC highly desirable), geological mapping, resource estimation and mining and milling processes.
- Proficient in Surpac + GCX + Vulcan Software
- Acquire, Datashed, or similar database management software experience
- QA/QC reporting skills
- About Mineral Resources
Min Res 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, Min Res has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.
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.
Min Res manages all mining operations at Wodgina, including a spodumene concentrate processing plant with an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes (SC5.5).
Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply.
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