EOI: Superintendent Geologist - Morocco Exploration

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Morocco 

Roster:  Monday to Friday

Employment Model: Local engagement preferred, however welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates outside of Morocco

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Fortescue Morocco Exploration team as Superintendent Geologist.

Fortescue is undertaking a large-scale regional exploration program across Morocco focused on copper, gold, iron ore and other critical minerals.

This role offers the opportunity to lead exploration programs that could deliver Fortescue's next generation of mineral discoveries while helping establish the Company's long-term exploration business in Morocco.

You will be accountable for leading the planning and execution of multiple exploration programs across Morocco, managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors and field activities.

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, you will work closely with technical specialists and operational teams to safely deliver exploration programs, develop high-performing teams and support exploration investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

•    Leading the planning and execution of exploration programs across multiple projects. 
•    Managing geological teams, drilling campaigns and field operations. 
•    Developing annual work programs, exploration budgets and project schedules. 
•    Coordinating geological, geochemical, geophysical and remote sensing programs. 
•    Managing contractors and building strong relationships with government agencies, consultants and project partners. 
•    Reviewing exploration results and providing technical recommendations to support project advancement. 
•    Mentoring and developing exploration geologists while strengthening technical capability across the team. 
•    Ensuring exploration activities are delivered safely and in accordance with environmental and community commitments. 
•    Preparing technical reports, project reviews and recommendations for senior leadership. 

Qualifications and Experience

•    Degree in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline. 
•    Minimum 10+ years' exploration experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility. 
•    Proven experience managing exploration projects and multidisciplinary teams. 
•    Strong project management, budgeting and planning capabilities. 
•    Excellent understanding of greenfields exploration and mineral systems. 
•    Experience managing drilling and field exploration programs. 
•    Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. 
•    Experience working in international exploration environments will be highly regarded. 
•    Experience using ArcGIS, Leapfrog and geological database software will be advantageous. 
•    Fluent French is required for this role. 
•    English language proficiency will be highly regarded. 
•    Current valid driver's licence. 

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.