Work as a Senior Mine Geologist for an Iron Ore producer with a strong pipeline of quality resource projects set to underpin rapid growth in the Pilbara region.

Working for Atlas

Atlas is a dynamic iron ore producer, with a number of key projects strategically located within 150km of the port of Port Hedland in Western Australia. Taking pride in promoting excellence and creating positive outcomes for its employees and its neighbouring communities, Atlas leads by example through conducting themselves in a culturally and environmentally sensitive manner at all times.

The business currently has a strong pipeline of quality resource projects set to underpin rapid growth in the Pilbara region. With a projected growth from two to five mining operations within the next two years, Atlas is increasing its workforce to support this growth. 

New Opportunity

Atlas currently has an opportunity for a Senior Mine Geologists to join their professional team based at our new mine site located in the Pilbara.

Reporting to the Registered Manager at one of our new mine sites located in the Pilbara, the Senior Mine Geologist will provide accurate and timely predictive geological, geochemical and physical data in the aim of producing conforming product stockpile builds to a defined chemical and physical specification.

 More specifically, you will be responsible for: 

• Monitoring the mining of grade blocks by regular inspection of dig faces and tracking the performance of grade control predictions on a daily basis, providing timely advice to the Production and Planning Engineers on related geological issues and or risks.
• Implementing the accurate collection of lithological, stratigraphic, structural, geotechnical and physical data through face mapping mine exposures and blast cone logging where required.
• Maintaining current geological interpretations in the form of bench plans, of all active pit areas, utilising mapping, logging, geochemical and geotechnical data. This information is to be created, maintained and updated as mining benches progress.
• Developing, maintaining and communicating a detailed understanding of ore body knowledge including hazardous materials and its impact on the operation.
• Monitoring dilution and ore recovery and potential impacts on the conformance to the Build
• Communicating mineralisation trends, styles, controls and extensions of the ore bodies to the Mine Lease Drilling Geologist and Exploration teams.
• Maintaining and implementing QA/QC procedures in the areas of data collection, plant sampling, sample preparation and production data.
• Reconciling, interpreting and recommending improvements on a weekly basis to:
  • Grade Control Model (pit) versus plant production data (plant)
  • Grade Control Model (pit) versus Reserve model
  • Plant production data (plant) versus Reserve Model
• Completing weekly and end of month reporting timely as required.
• Performing project work, at the direction of the Geological Manager, with the principal emphasis on adding value to the Mining process.
• Provide data and interpretations including wireframes for the update of the Grade Control Model.

It is essential that the successful applicant has:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in the Mining Industry.
• Strong experience with data collection, validation and QA/QC.

It is desirable that the successful applicant has:

• Open cut Mine Geology experience in Iron Ore.
• Geological knowledge of the Pilbara Carton.
• Grade Control experience or exposure.
• Strong computing skills including mining software.
• Developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Planning of work, time management and resources.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills.

This role operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth.  The successful applicant will have a current WA driver’s licence, or equivalent.

Culture and Benefits 

Atlas offers a friendly team environment, where all employees enjoy the challenge of growing to meet increasing business needs and where you can really put your ideas into practice!

We understand our employees value a well-balanced lifestyle and offer an excellent salary package and an attractive short-term incentive program.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from men and women of all ages, including people with a disability and indigenous Australians.