Open Pit Technician

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).
  • Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual Drivers Licence (Essential)

 

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?
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