Production Geologist

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Date: 5 Jun 2025

Location: Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, ID, 12310

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

This new role is critical for introducing technology across Orica Asia regions. The candidate will join a high profile team in Orica’s Digital Solutions group and be part of a exicting program of work designed to broaden and differentiate Orica’s capability with new market-leading technologies.

 

The successful candidate needs a customer-first mentality and the ability to deliver a great customer experience. This role will be required to identify and manage the implementation of systems, processes, and procedures necessary for the successful commercialisation of new technologies. Project management and specific industry professional experience will be required to lead various program initiatives while providing expert consultation in the production geology, grade control, and blasting domains. 

 

The ideal candidate is a person with a can-do attitude who can lead and influence teams internally at Orica and work directly with customers to get the job done.  A background in production geology, mining technologies, and customer experience management are required for this role.

What you will be doing

  • Identification and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures for scalable release of new solutions to Orica’s markets across the world.
  • Project management of various workstreams required for the overall program, including
    • Co-ordination of customer projects and opportunities
    • Co-ordination of daily tasks and business priorities
    • Execution of market analysis, technical solutions, and quality consultation
  • Risk identification and implementation of contingencies
  • Reporting and communicating business status to group stakeholders
  • Co-ordinating 3rd party technology providers and/or consultants
  • Provide input into the product development roadmap, support models, and emerging technologies

What you will bring

  • Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, or Earth Sciences, with a strong foundation in geological data interpretation, resource modelling, and field-based exploration or production support.

  • A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in the mineral resources industry, ideally gained across multiple mining sites and a variety of commodities

  • Drill and blast experience
  • Possesses a strong technology competency with the ability to manage data, models, and modern software applications
  • Project management experience
  • Customer relationship management experience
  • Technical writing and presentation skills
  • Office and field-based training and mentoring experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to travel internationally to remote locations when required, estimated travel of 35%.
  • Good understanding of Mining Safety Management System Aspect by always prioritizing Safety Value.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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