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Senior Mine Geologist

Australia, Port Hedland · Job Posted January 02, 2026
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Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, the Senior Mine Geologist will be accountable for Grade control and Production Geology with the aim of maximising recovery, throughput and grade through the mining process and optimising the blend through the processing plant. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation operating on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Job Responsibility

  • Co-ordinate the design, scheduling and implementation of RC grade control drilling programs for the life of mine and short-term requirements
  • Set up and maintenance of the grade control, assay, quality control, and mineral resource reconciliation systems, and the daily, weekly and monthly reporting systems
  • Develop and initiate geological mapping systems in the mine areas
  • Continuously improving the grade control model through timely grade control drilling, geological inputs, interpretation and reconciliation
  • Manage resource model reconciliation and grade control model
  • Manage all information related to the resource, ensuring assays composites and densities related information is accurate and validated
  • Liaising with the drilling and blasting contractors and Mine Production Engineers
  • Participation in daily mine planning and meetings
  • Manage and validate the timely and accurate collection of geological information to contribute to mine planning and optimize the mining resource
  • Develop ore and waste mark out system
  • Daily, weekly and month end reporting
  • Provide interpretative and supportive commentary for reports and recommendations to management
  • Manage ROM and stockpiling processes to meet the requirements of the Processing plant
  • Maintaining high quality geological processes and procedures
  • Supervise and mentor Mine Geologists and Pit Technicians
  • Assist to develop and implement a training matrix for the geology team
  • Assist to develop a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ensure all geology activity conducted by employees and contractors within the mining lease areas is conducted safely and achieves regulatory compliance
  • Drive a proactive safety culture to prevent harm to personnel and company assets, monitoring and ensuring safe geological work practices and mandatory safety training for the team is completed
  • Ensure environmental regulatory compliance by the Geology Team
  • Assist with managing expenses within approved guidelines and limits and within budget
  • Assist with the review and approval of geology services, exploration and drilling program cost management to ensure best investment spend and cost efficiency
  • Recommend and assist the Manager Mining with best investment recommendations in regards to geology activity

Requirements

  • Degree in Geology
  • Current Competency - Providing First Aid
  • 7-10 yrs. experience in a similar role managing and geology team
  • Experience in pegmatite deposits
  • Surpac and spatial data modeling software

What we offer

  • 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
  • Flexible working arrangements including an option to work from home
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • Annual / quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
  • Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
  • Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
  • Paid community leave
  • Monthly employee recognition awards
  • Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
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