Project Geologist – Lithium Mine & Ore Control (FIFO)

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Resources Limited seeks an experienced Project Geologist for our Wodgina operation, joining the Mine Technical Services team on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. You will deliver essential geological support, ensuring accurate ore control, data collection, and integrated models for efficient production.

Responsibilities include ore control, mapping, drillhole planning, data QA/QC, and mentoring team members in geology software to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.

Qualifications

• Open pit production experience is essential.
• Proficiency with geological modelling software and databases.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Coaching/mentoring others to build capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ore control and grade monitoring.
• Conduct geological mapping and logging.
• Develop drillhole plans to inform grade control models.
• Interpret data and update 3D models for mine plans.
• Create dig blocks to support mining activities.
• Upskill staff in Leapfrog and other software.

Skills

Open pit experience

Geological modelling

Data management

RC drilling

Education

Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)

Tools

Leapfrog

Job description

Mineral Resources Limited seeks an experienced Project Geologist for our Wodgina operation, joining the Mine Technical Services team on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. You will deliver essential geological support, ensuring accurate ore control, data collection, and integrated models for efficient production.

Responsibilities include ore control, mapping, drillhole planning, data QA/QC, and mentoring team members in geology software to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.