Open Pit Technician

• Job Category: Mining - Exploration & Geoscience

LOCATION: Binduli

ROSTER: 8:6(Residential Only)

SALARY: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

RESIDENTIAL: Kalgoorlie/Boulder

DUTIES

• Conduct risks assessments for field tasks at a team and individual level.
• Complete regular safety inspections of grade control drill rigs and ancillary equipment.
• Assist Geologists & Surveyors in completing ore mark ups, geological mapping, clast hole sampling ensuring no unplanned standby of mining equipment due to ore not being marked up.
• Ensure samples meet the GC QC sampling standards before removal of samples from the drill site.
• Reporting any non-compliance in sampling or drilling technique immediately to the driller and Senior Geologist.
• Maintain electronic records of all sample submissions and drilling completed by the Open Pit Geology team, ensure paper copies and files are accessible.
• Regular stockpile sampling, ensuring data is recorded showing assayed grades.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role (Preferable)
• Forklift Licence (Desirable)
• 4WD competent and experience working in remote locations (Desirable).
• Knowledge (or formal training) of geological sampling theory (Desirable).
• Experience in conducting geological / geochemical sampling programs (Desirable).

BENEFITS

• Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including
  • Discounted gym membership
  • EAP support
  • Family friendly roster

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Pit Technician?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Do you have open pit mining experience?