* Job Category: Mining - Exploration & Geoscience
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Senior NPC clearance
* Previous vacation experience in a Geology/mining role (desirable);
* Practical background or knowledge in at least some of the following is required:
* 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
o Discounted gym membership
o EAP support
o Family-friendly roster
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