Senior Geologist - Digital Solutions

About Orica

If you own a mobile phone, wear a wedding ring, have solar panels, enjoy air conditioning, drive a car, or use public transport, chances are, Orica has helped make that happen. We operating in over 100 countries, and employ over 14,000 brilliant people; the opportunities are immense.

Together, we have the power to shape a positive future, for ourselves and the world.

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Geologist to join our Digital Solutions team in West Leederville, Perth. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and occasional short customer site visits (no regular FIFO).

You’ll play a key role in introducing and managing OREPro™ 3D, Orica’s cutting-edge blast movement technology, across the AusPac region. As part of a small, high-performing team, you’ll help expand Orica’s digital capabilities and engage with leading mining companies at senior technical and commercial levels.

Following initial training, the role will be semi-autonomous with flexibility built in. Reporting to the OREPro™ Lead – AusPac Commercial, you’ll drive systems, processes, and procedures for successful commercialisation of OREPro™ 3D and future grade control technologies.

What you will be doing

• Acting as a subject matter expert for all OREPro™ 3D customer onboarding and support in the AusPac region;
• Managing customer engagement from initial technology demonstrations through to implementation, training and ongoing technical support;
• Providing input into the product development roadmap, support models, and emerging technologies;
• Supporting regional marketing initiatives, including representation at industry conferences and technology roadshows; and
• Identification and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures for scalable release of new digital solutions to Orica’s markets across the world.

What you will bring

• Degree qualifications in Geology is essential, post-graduate qualifications would be highly regarded;
• 3> years’ experience in a Senior Geologist role is essential;
• Experience in mining geology and grade control (resource modelling, resource estimation, and reconciliation) in multiple open pit hard rock mining environments is essential;
• Prior experience using Orica’s OREPro™ 3D technology would be a distinct advantage;
• Solid understanding of open pit blasting and its implications for production geology grade control metrics;
• Strong technology competency and attention to detail with the ability to manage data, models, and modern software applications;
• Experience with General Mine Planning software (Datamine, Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac, etc.);
• Confidence when speaking to groups, professional personal presentation and excellent technical writing ability;
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to remote locations, with anticipated travel being 10-30% depending on the opportunity pipeline.

What we offer

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.