Principal Resource Geologist

Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX lithium company and a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. The Company owns 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, its operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.

We are a Company that is going places and is exciting, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and leadership

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium materials which are the heart of the world’s ambition towards net zero.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Reporting to the Manager of Exploration and Geology, the Principal Resource Geologist is responsible for providing technical expertise to support group Mineral Resource estimation and geology-based strategic decision-making that both increases and de-risks resources.

This is a permanent full-time position which on a 5:2 roster based at West Perth office.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completing projects as assigned, including geological interpretation, wireframing/3D modeling, and targeting.
• Collaboration with the mine planning team to design, implement and schedule RC grade control drilling programs.
• Timely geological modeling of lithological data and sample data results.
• Collaborate with site geology teams to support grade control and resource definition drilling programs.
• Working closely with the Mine Geology team providing accurate GC model estimates for short and medium-term planning.
• Undertake Mineral Resource modeling and technical reporting.
• Advanced ore-type resource modeling utilising Pilbara Minerals developed ore classification technology.
• Maintain high levels of data capture accuracy and bolster site geology databases via analysis, audits, and implementing improvements when possible

ABOUT YOU:

• BSc degree or MSc in Geological/Geosciences.
• Postgraduate qualification in Geostatistics is highly regarded.
• Current WA C-class manual driver’s license.

WHAT WE OFFER

Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment, that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our people want to be part of something bigger, they think differently and for themselves. Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

• Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Career progression

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pilbaraminerals.com.au