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The Opportunity

MinRes is seeking an experienced Mine Geologist to join us at Iron Valley on an 8x6 FIFO roster from Perth. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will use your geological knowledge to identify, map, and designate the characteristics and classification of materials, aiming to maximise the practical recovery of ex-pit ore. You will constantly enhance and refine the prospective geological model and actively contribute to the accuracy of mine planning grade and tonnage forecasting.

• Communicate and oversee the ore feed/blending strategy for the site based on the outputs of the Monthly and Weekly Plans to ensure the recovery of ore 
• Provide input towards relevant daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation and compliance routines.
• Assist the Pit Technicians with proactive planning of sampling requirements and ore spotting duties
• Daily inspections of dig areas and stockpiles to support ore hygiene requirements and weekly face mapping in the pits to help improve ore modelling routines
• Providing SME advice and direction to mining engineers to ensure geology is at the forefront of mining strategy and execution decision

What is required?

• Tertiary qualification in Geology, Geoscience or equivalent in related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of postgraduate experience within a open-pit mining and resources environment
• Strong computer and written skills, preferably with exposure to approvals reporting and incident management.  
• Proficient utilising SURPAC Mining Software
• Unrestricted Australian working rights 

About Iron Valley

Situated 75 kilometres north-west of Newman in the Pilbara region, Iron Valley is one of MinRes’ two Central Pilbara Hub iron ore sites. The site employs over 230 MinRes employees, with 237 rooms available at the Phil’s Creek Village.

MinRes 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, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

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