Exploration & Resource Definition Geologist - Pilbara | FIFO | 8/6 Roster

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About the Role:

The Geoscience Exploration & Resource Definition (Iron Ore) team are seeking an Exploration & Resource Definition Geologist to join a safety focussed, highly motivated and results-driven team, working in a positive and inclusive environment. Our team strives to provide targeted, high quality geological interpretations to meet our stakeholder’s needs by critically assessing geological information from brownfields Iron Ore exploration programs.

You will be empowered to deliver the highest quality geoscientific products and knowledge to our customers. Working both autonomously and collaboratively with a small team, core responsibilities include;

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development
• Structural field mapping and reporting to support stakeholder objectives and develop a structural framework for our orebodies
• Drill management focused on accurate data collection to help guide business decisions and contribute to our overall resource understanding.
• Geological modelling in the Live Field Model daily to guide hole termination decisions
• QAQC of data to ensure quality data is delivered
• Support the development and delivery of continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and new technologies that drive value for the business

About You:

With a tertiary degree in relevant Geoscience discipline(s) (eg Geology/Geotech), the successful applicant will have:

• Structural mapping, interpretation and structural modelling experience will be highly regarded
• The ability to think in 3D to develop on-the-fly geological interpretations and use this to inform decision making.
• A passion for understanding mineral systems, driven by a desire to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Capability with 3D (Leapfrog) and 2D (ArcGIS) software, along with data analysis packages such as ioGAS or Spotfire are highly regarded
• The ability to influence, negotiate and effectively communicate geological concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders as required.
• Minimum full driver’s license

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

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