Mine Geologist

Mount Gibson Iron Limited is an established independent Australian producer of premium quality direct shipping iron ore (DSO) with assets in the Kimberley and Mid-West regions of Western Australia.

Mount Gibson’s flagship operation is the Koolan Island mine, located approximately 140km north of Derby in the Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley. The mine is Australia’s highest-grade producer of direct-shipping grade hematite, with an average Ore Reserve grade of 65.5% Fe.

Here at Mount Gibson, we are committed to investing in your development to help you reach your full potential.  We offer a unique work experience with supportive management and career opportunities.

We are offering this role with the availability of an 8 / 6 roster, in a stunning part of Australia, with the unique opportunity to go fishing after work each day!

About the role :

We are now seeking to employ a Mine Geologist at our Koolan Island Operation on an 8 / 6 (12-hour day) roster with travel options available from Perth, Broome or Derby.

Reporting directly to the Senior Geologist, the primary focus of this role is the day to day grade control activities at Koolan Island, including sampling, ore blockout creations, ore spotting, data capturing, geological mapping and ore blending processes involved in the pit to port operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Mount Gibson Mining Limited’s Safety, Environmental and other policies.
• Ensure all incidents and hazards are reported in a timely manner.
• Effective interaction with all required stakeholders.
• Provide support for all geological aspects of the ongoing planning, production and reconciliation of the Koolan Island Iron Ore Project.
• Accurate data collection including sampling, logging and mapping from all available sources and database entries.
• Considered and appropriate ore block designs
• Monitor ore extraction process, including ore spotting as required.
• Monitor and supervise short term blending and stockpiling requirements.
• Daily and weekly reporting.
• Monthly and annual DSO reconciliation.
• Establishment of clearly defined geological systems and standard operating procedures.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need :

Your career with Mount Gibson Iron :

At Mount Gibson Iron, our values - Safety – Courage – Agility – Integrity – Respect, are at the centre of everything we do and to guide us with the behaviours expected and attitudes of our employees

Including your rewarding career, Mount Gibson Iron Offers :

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise the strength in diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

At Mount Gibson “To succeed we do the essential things well”

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