Roster: 8:6 (Day Shift and Night Shift)
Residential: Kalgoorlie/Boulder (Residential Role Only)
About Norton Gold Fields
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
About The Role:
The Underground Technician you will be responsible for the mark up, geological sampling, data collection and dispatch of Underground geological samples, ensuring the best quality of ore is being maximized from NGF's Underground operations, whiles providing administrative and logistical support to the Underground Geology Team.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years underground mining experience to be considered for this Underground Technician position.
Key Duties and Tasks:
* Supporting geological activities including sample collection underground, face mapping and marking up of ore structures
* Previous geological sampling experience is required for this role.
* Assist Geologists with recording geological data using specialised software and tools
* Support drilling programmes – you will be involved in the processing of drill core which will include meter marking, core orientation, photographing, cutting, and sampling, in addition to other tasks from time to time.
* Coordinate sample delivery to the lab
* Monitoring of ore mining to minimise ore loss and dilution.
Requirement essential:
* Current Manual Western Australian drives license
* Strong attention to detail and safety
* National Police Clearance
* Able to pass Pre-employment medical
Requirements Preferred:
* Current approved and recognised forklift ticket (desirable)
* Good communication skills, written and verbal
* Ability to work in both a team environment, as well as confident working independently
* Good organisational skills and ability to self-manage workload
* Confident computer skills with Microsoft Office programs, in particular Excel and Word, and a willingness to increase your computer skills where required.
Benefits
* Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
* Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
* 10% STIP Bonus + 12K Residential Allowance + 3K Site Allowance+
* Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
How to Apply
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Please note that when you apply, you agree for Norton to conduct police verification check on you.