OUR OPPORTUNITY

Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday to Friday
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Structural Geologist to join our team in a key role supporting structural and geotechnical operations across all our sites.
Working closely with the Specialist Structural Geologist, you will play a critical part in developing and refining structural models, characterising geological structures, and assessing associated geotechnical risks. Your work will directly contribute to safe and effective design and production outcomes.
This Perth-based position involves a strong site presence and collaboration with both Structural and Geotechnical teams. Your expertise in structural mapping, geological interpretation, modelling, and reconciliation will ensure the delivery of high-quality structural assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A tertiary qualification in geology, structural geology or similar is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting geological and geophysical datasets, including geological mapping and downhole geophysics, within the iron ore industry.
• Experience in open pit structural mapping and reconciliation, structural and geological modelling, data analysis.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders.
• Capability with 3D CAD software (e.g. Vulcan), along with ArcGIS software and prior experience in interpreting photogrammetry data will be viewed favourably.
• An understanding of geotechnical use of structural data and an interest in developing links with geotechnical analyses.
• Strong data management and manipulation skills.

ABOUT US

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

• Creation of structural geology models and interpretations utilising multivariate datasets from drill hole data, geological mapping, and geophysics data sets.
• Delivery of structural models for input into geotechnical analysis including confidence assessments.
• Provide structural geology support to mining operations in the form of structural data collection, in-pit reconciliation, and identifying and communicating structural risk.
• Data collection activities across multiple sites to support structural models.
• Photogrammetry interpretation to provide digital structural data in support of structural modelling work.
• Interpretation and validation of televiewer data.
• Input to geotechnical design risk assessments in the context of geological and structural model reliability.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other business units and external parties, contribute to knowledge building and awareness, support development of structural systems.