Underground Geology Specialist Role
We are seeking an experienced Underground Geology Specialist to join our team at Beta Hunt Operations in the Southern Goldfields. This is a permanent full-time position that offers a range of benefits and opportunities for career growth.
About the Opportunity
* The successful candidate will be accountable for all mine geology activities, including monitoring and tracking ore mining activities.
* They will produce and maintain the diamond drill schedule, ensuring that all proposals are signed off.
* Their role will include contributing to delivering resource model updates upon drill program completion, in line with mine planning requirements.
* They will provide geological reconciliation advice to operations to minimize dilution, recover economic mineralization, and maximize commercial outcomes.
* They will work closely with the Perth Technical Team to establish grade control, ore production, and geological reconciliation standards.
* They will assist in preparing and consolidating site geological budgets.
* They will identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase revenue through process improvements and continuous learning.
* They will supervise and direct Project Geologists, Mine Geologists, Graduate/Junior Geologists, Geology technicians, and Contractors.
Requirements:
* The ideal candidate will have 7+ years' experience in mining, with 5+ years' experience in gold mining.
* They will possess a comprehensive understanding of the mining cycle, from exploration to mining and geological reconciliation.
* Demonstrated technical excellence and best practice methods in grade control, geological modelling, and estimation are essential.
* They must be able to accurately forecast budgets and manage costs.
* Experience in Leapfrog is highly desirable.
* A Tertiary Qualification in Geology is required.
* The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop, coach, discipline, and mentor employees in geological roles.
* They must hold a current and valid Manual Driver's Licence.
* They must also hold a National Police Clearance valid within the last 12 months.
* The ability to pass Westgold's pre-employment process is necessary.
Benefits
This role offers a permanent full-time position, a range of benefits including performance-based bonus, group salary continuous insurance, health and wellness allowance, health insurance discount, family and medical leave policies, referral bonus, long service leave, salary sacrifice options, and employee assistance program.
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