Geoscience Database Specialist

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we\u2019re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Geoscience Database Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location:<\/strong> Perth - Fortescue\u2019s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.<\/p>\n

Roster: <\/strong>Monday to Friday<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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 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.<\/p>\n

Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Experience using acQuire or other geological database systems<\/li>\n
  • Degree or equivalent in Geology and\/or Computing <\/li>\n
  • Strong SSMS skills<\/li>\n
  • Previous experience within an exploration and\/or mining environment<\/li>\n
  • High level computing skills, with moderate to strong level of knowledge in coding (e.g. VBA, Python)<\/li>\n
  • Capability to support and train users<\/li>\n
  • Devise and test improvements to applications <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.<\/em><\/p>\n

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"