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Database Specialist - Geology Systems

Employer
Fortescue Metals
Location
Perth, WA, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 1, 2021

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Category
Computer etc., Geology & GeoSciences
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Database Specialist - Geology Systems

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday - Friday

An opportunity exists for a motivated, agile Database Specialist to work within the geology team assisting with managing geological information from our exploration tenements across Australia and overseas.

As the Database Specialist you will work autonomously and take ownership of your work. You will contribute ideas to improve efficiencies of the team and organisation. You will receive mentoring, guidance, and upskilling in new technologies. You will take part in and lead business improvements projects, and work within a dynamic, multicultural team. Enhancements to the data workflow and issue resolutions that you implement will help the Exploration team with fast paced data collection.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Coach/mentor geologists and field technicians in appropriate data management processes, ensuring workflows and business processes are followed
  • Assist in the supervision, maintenance and development of our geological information management system (acQuire), including license management
  • Process associated drilling and surface data
  • Liaise with internal personnel and external providers to ensure they maintain the highest quality data
  • Provide support to site and Perth based teams as required
  • Develop new database reporting tools as required
  • Identify and investigate opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications and skills required:

  • Experience using acQuire or other database systems
  • Degree or equivalent in Geology and/or Computing
  • Strong SSMS skills
  • Previous experience within an exploration and/or mining environment
  • High level computing skills, with moderate to strong level of knowledge in coding (e.g. VBA, Python)
  • Highly motivated with good communication skills
  • High level of autonomy and independence
  • Capability to support and train users
  • Devise and test improvements to applications

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Applications close: 05 Nov 2021 W. Australia Standard Time

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