Principal Resource Geologist

Glencore International AG; Murrin Murrin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym facilities

Health and lifestyle benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Murrin Murrin Operations, a Glencore subsidiary in Western Australia, seeks a Senior Resource Geology professional to lead Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling and resource classification. You will guard data integrity, guide life-of-mine planning and act as custodian of nickel laterite knowledge.

The role requires leadership experience in large-scale mining, strong geostatistics skills and a deep understanding of JORC Code requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geological Sciences, eligible for professional institute membership, WA C Class Driver's Licence.
• Postgraduate qualifications and Competent Person status under the JORC Code desirable.
• Extensive Resource Geology experience in large-scale mining, including estimation, classification and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling and resource classification.
• Maintain integrity of geological databases, resource models and estimation methodologies.
• Lead development of long-term geological strategies for life-of-mine planning and resource growth.
• Act as custodian for Murrin Murrin's geological intellectual property and nickel laterite knowledge.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge within the Geology department.
• Lead the Resource Geology team to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with JORC Code and industry best practice.
• Drive improvements in geological systems, modelling methodologies and software usage.
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership on Mineral Resources and geological opportunities.

Skills

Resource Geology

Geostatistics

Geological Modelling

Estimation Methodologies

Leadership

Education

Geological Sciences degree

Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Competent Person status under JORC Code desirable

Tools

Geological databases

Modelling software

Job description

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who can provide strong technical leadership and expertise.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide technical leadership for all Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling and resource classification activities
• Maintain the integrity, governance and continuous improvement of geological databases, resource models and estimation methodologies
• Lead development of long-term geological strategies supporting life-of-mine planning and resource growth
• Act as technical custodian for Murrin Murrin's geological intellectual property and specialist nickel laterite knowledge
• Develop capability within the Geology department through structured mentoring, coaching and technical knowledge transfer
• Lead the Resource Geology team to deliver high quality geological outputs within agreed schedules
• Ensure compliance with JORC Code requirements and industry best practice
• Drive continuous improvement in geological systems, modelling methodologies and software utilisation
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership regarding Mineral Resources, geological risk and business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures, standards and governance documentation

About You

Reporting directly to the Mine Technical Manager this role would suit a detailed and process-oriented person.

You will also have:

• Degree in Geological Sciences (or equivalent), eligible for professional institute membership, with a current WA C Class Driver's Licence
• Postgraduate qualifications, Exploration Manager statutory qualification and Competent Person status under the JORC Code desirable
• Extensive Resource Geology experience within large-scale mining operations, including Mineral Resource estimation, classification and reporting
• Strong expertise in laterite nickel or other complex ore bodies, geostatistics, geological modelling and estimation methodologies
• Thorough understanding of the JORC Code, mine planning processes and operational geology
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor, develop and lead high-performing technical geology teams
• Advanced proficiency in geological modelling, geostatistical multivariate estimation, and geological database management.
• Proven expertise in estimation domain development, geostatistical analysis, variography, estimation strategy, resource modelling, and model reconciliation.
• Excellent technical communication, report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.