Open Pit Graduate Geologist

ROSTER: 8:6（Residential Only No FIFO）

SITE: Binduli

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

RESIDENTIAL: Kalgoorlie/Boulder

Norton Gold Fields is seeking a passionate and driven Open Pit Graduate Geologist to join our high-performing team at Paddington Operations. This is an outstanding entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate ready to launch their geology career in a supportive, fast-paced open pit environment.

As a key part of our technical team, you will be exposed to the full life-of-mine cycle — from drilling and sampling to modelling and reconciliation.

DUTIES

• Responsible for Field Staff, Drilling Contractors and Ground Clearing Contractors when working on drilling programs under the control of this position, including, but not limited to:
• Understanding and monitoring/controlling breaches of Company policy
• Understanding drilling proposals and exploration/resource concepts
• Awareness of appropriate permits and statutory requirements of exploration techniques
• Work area inspections (drill sites, core yard etc.)
• Supervising and organising relevant Contractors as required
• Making relevant decisions concerning the drilling programs based on geological knowledge, experience and cost-saving parameters
• Awareness of environment and heritage, including, but not limited to:
• Rehabilitating drill sites after drilling
• Managing clearing for minimum environmental impact
• Awareness of environmental and heritage restrictions/guidelines
•  Identify potential environmental and heritage areas
• Knowledge transfer by data acquisition and geologic interpretation, defining potential resources/reserves, including but not limited to:
• Resource definition through geologic interpretation/increasing geologic confidence
• Working autonomously with tasks completed to a consistent and high professional standard
• All drilling and sampling information under your control is to be stored in acQuire database promptly
• All documentation relating to a project should be filed according to the Paddington Technical Services Department standard
• Responsible for all QAQC procedures and analysis
• All 2D data is updated daily (i.e. cross-sectional interpretation, maps, etc.) according to the Paddington system
• Interpretation of drilling results and designing drilling programs
• Provide relevant information for weekly, monthly and statutory reporting.
• Periodic reports delivered on time and in the correct format, complying with overarching standards (e.g. JORC 2012, NI-43-101, SOX, etc.)
• Periodic presentations delivered on proposals and results
• Having a basic understanding of the local geology/mineralisation systems in the area(s) of responsibility
• Undertaking field tasks as requested, including but not limited to:
• Oversee that proper clearing, gridding and site preparation is undertaken within specified time frames
• Oversee all sampling undertaken within specified timeframes
• Oversee timely sample dispatch from the site
• Oversee that proper sampling procedures are followed (for RAB, RC, core and soil samples)
• Oversee that proper core handling procedures are followed (depth measurement, orientation marking, RQD mark-up, cutting and sampling)
• Oversee proper bulk density measurement (sample selection, cutting, treating, measurement and documentation)
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained (data sheets and sample submission forms)
• Ensure adequate quality control of gridding (accuracy, datums), sampling (standards and duplicates), bulk density measurement, and documentation (completeness and correctness of forms)
• Create and maintain a sample number register and a drill hole number register to ensure that numbers are not repeated
• Providing logistic support to field programs by identifying needs and ordering items in a timely fashion, including but not limited to:
• Liaise with Field Technician(s) every week to define ongoing equipment and field consumable requirements
• Identify ongoing freight, earthmoving and other contractor requirements. Liaise with contractors to ensure the timely provision of services to support field programs
• Communication, documentation and reporting, including but not limited to:
• Ensure an adequate dialogue is maintained between yourself and other field personnel, and between yourself and your line supervisor
• Ensure proper documentation is kept of all items, primarily in a formal filing system at Paddington, and that the documentation is accessible in the Perth Office and on site
• Ensure all issues are made known to all personnel
• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and compliant with safety requirements, including but not limited to:
• Ensure vehicles are driven safely and responsibly
• Ensure compliance with speed limits and road conditions
• Ensure all vehicles have appropriate fire extinguishers
• Ensure all vehicles have adequate spare water and fuel
• Ensure that vehicles are inspected weekly and not used if unsafe
• Service vehicles on time
• Any other duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Current unencumbered C/HR Western Australian Driver’s Licence
• Senior NPC clearance
• Senior First Aid (Desirable)
• Previous vacation experience in a Geology/mining role (desirable);
• Practical background or knowledge in at least some of the following is required:
• Resource definition (drilling)
• Exploration geology
• Database management
• Ability to engage team and others to solve problems, develop solutions and get things done.
• Ability to earn respect through fair treatment of people, clear task assignment, coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships is required to achieve role’s purpose.
• Able to read and write English at an Australian Upper Secondary School standard.
• Understanding and skill in mining and geostatistical software.

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