Geologists, how is your mineralogy? geochemistry? What about Rare Earth mineralogy and geochemistry within a carbonatite? We are looking for a mine geologist with an inquisitive nature and a can-do attitude? Do you want to be part of a team that values your experience and cares about your professional development?
If you answered yes, and want to join a team that is mining something different then come and join Lynas Rare Earths. From a mine in WA we embark on our global expansion journey – to help shape a new future At Lynas our values are Care, Achievement, Expertise, Diversity and Sustainability.
At Lynas Rare Earths Geology – our geological setting is unique, focusing on the regolith, varied mineralogy and complex geochemistry, all derived from a carbonatite.
Our Rare Earths deposit in Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths mine in the world and we operate the world's largest single Rare Earths processing plant in Malaysia – so you're joining a unique team As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in electronics, electric vehicles, and wind turbines to name but a few.
We are looking for a Mine Geologist to join our geology team at Mt Weld. This is a permanent role with Lynas Rare Earths based at Mt Weld Operation and offer a family friendly roster of 8 days on 6 days off fly in fly out (FIFO) from Perth.
In this role, you are crucial in providing technical support to the operations. As a highly valued member of the Lynas Mt Weld team, you will:
* Support the geology and mining departments HSE objectives.
* Manage the day-to-day grade control activities via geological mapping, ore mark-ups as well as monitoring ore quality through production monitoring and stockpile management.
* Assist with assay data analysis (using IoGas), ore blocks designs (OrePro3D), drill designs, EOM reconciliation, and other projects.
* Assist with exploration work to discover, expand, and further define the Mt Weld ore body through drilling, including geological logging of RC and diamond drill holes.
Qualities we value:
* A motivated individual with a can-do attitude
* A team player – teamwork makes the dream work
* Someone with a passion for geology and a curiosity to help unlock the Mt Weld's geological story.
* We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, and respected.
Skills Required:
* Solid experience with Software packages including Surpac, AcQuire, OrePro3D, and MS Office tools.
* Solid understanding of grade control processes and quality control including QAQC standards
* Understanding of RC and Diamond drilling practices.
* Familiar with best practice, safety, environment management processes.
* High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals.
* Full working rights in Australia
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTIQA+ community, and mature workers candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.