Python Job: Graduate Geologist

Graduate Geologist – Newcastle

About Us

With approximately 55,000 talented people globally and 6,400 across more than 50 offices in Australia and New Zealand, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

We have recently joined forces with Golder, making WSP the Largest Environmental and Mining consulting firm globally, with over 14,000 Environment and Mining professionals. Together, we can accelerate our global Environmental, Social & Governance vision, and make an impact on our built and natural environment.

Early in 2022 we were recognised by Verdantix as the most sustainable company in the engineering industry and a leading ESG and Sustainability Consulting Firm (Verdantix Benchmark Reveals Four Leaders In ESG & Sustainability Consulting).

The Opportunity

Our Mine Engineering and Stability team are seeking a Graduate Geologist to join the team. This is a challenging role that will see you contribute to the delivery of innovative and effective technical solutions to both internal and external clients within the resources/mining sector.

WSP and Golder coming together has strengthened our Mining capability and is enabling like-minded professionals to collaborate more easily; better leveraging technology and accessing a broader client base. Engage in interesting, global projects while progressing in your career.

What you will do

• Collect and interpret geological and geotechnical data as part of site investigations;
• Visualise and interpret geological and geotechnical data using 2D and 3D geological software;
• Support geological modelling and resource estimation projects across a range of commodities;
• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, memorandums, reports and other technical deliverables;
• Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner;
• Conduct all work to satisfy company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.

What we will love about you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related discipline;
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the industry accepted mine planning and geology software packages e.g. Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac or Datamine highly desirable;
• Python programming experience;
• Experience within a mining environment will be highly regarded;
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team of professionals;
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.

Some of the many benefits we offer you include:

• Access to a world-leading team of practitioners and technical specialists;
• Exposure to projects at a multitude of scales, scopes, and geographies;
• Professional and technical development opportunities;
• Flexible working hours and working from home;
• Global mobility;
• Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave;
• Corporate employee discounts and offers;
• Salary continuance insurance;
• Wellness at work & social club;
• Workplace giving/volunteering;
• Employee reward & recognition program.

Inspired by Diversity, Driven by Inclusion…….

Discover a forward-thinking culture that incorporates some conventional yet non-negotiable qualities—like respect, integrity and trust. We welcome to the table all perspectives, strengths, skills, creeds and genders because we know that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results.

WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you want to have a confidential conversation about the role feel free to get in touch with Jeremy Olaivar on +61 404 447 410 or at [email protected]

Please note we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

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