The Role
As an Underground Mine Geologist reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will be responsible for collecting primary geological data and carrying out underground and surface activities such as face mapping, core logging, sampling, and QA/QC. Your work will support the planning and achievement of production targets through the safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction and growth of the mineral reserve.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Supervision of ore extraction to minimise dilution and maximise recovery
* Production duties such as mapping, sampling, and core logging to guide underground development into an optimum position.
* Provide direction for each face of the underground development headings.
* Ensuring the accurate tracking of ore from the mine to ROM
* Provide accurate daily production data/reporting as required
* Monitor QA/QC of sampling and assaying processes
* Maintain high levels of communication between geological personnel, engineers, surveyors and operational personnel on site
This is an operations role not exploration.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have:
* Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geology
* Current "C" class drivers licence
* Experience working within an underground mine is preferred (ideally gold)
* Proficiency in 3D geology software such as SURPAC, Vulcan, Leapfrog
* Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills
* Personal drive, an ability to prioritise workload, work autonomously and with a wide range of key stakeholders is essential
* Good communication skills.
This is your opportunity to be a part of a dynamic mining company, where you can utilise your skills and experience in making an impact in the future growth of the organisation.
Benefits
Benefits & Perks
* A permanent full-time position.
* Attractive salary package.
* Private Health Cover for employees and their families.
* Short term incentives.
The Lifestyle
Are you looking for a permanent fly-in, fly-out gig offering long-term job security at one of Australia's leading gold producers? What about a family friendly roster that offers the perfect work/ life balance? If so, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Working a 8:6 roster, departing from Perth you'll fly directly to Plutonic arriving within 90mins of departure. Once onsite you are accommodated in a well-established camp that boasts a substantial gym, squash courts, multipurpose court, pool, modern ensuite rooms, just to list some of the facilities.