Open Pit Mine Geologist
With exciting growth happening across our operations, we are now looking for an experienced Open Pit Mine Geologist to join our team, supporting our growing open pit mines at our Mungari Operations.
Responsibilities
* Performing accurate and detailed geological mapping and sampling.
* Performing ore spotting when requested, regularly communicating with the mining team to optimise ore extraction.
* Supervising grade control and resource development drilling programs and ensure that QAQC is maintained.
* Assisting with the management of the Castle Hill open pit mining contractor, the ROM-to-ROM haulage contractor and geological drilling contractors.
* Visiting ROM pads daily for accurate and timely reconciliation of stockpiles and ore movement tracking. Overseeing daily mine production data entry and tracking, to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all reports to key stakeholders and assisting with EOM reconciliations and stockpile balances.
* Assisting the Senior Geologist and Project Geologist, where requested, in the design and coordination of geological drilling activities to provide appropriate data for low-risk mine design and scheduling.
About You
As a passionate Geologist, you demonstrate a 'safety first' mindset, strive for excellence, and take accountability. You will be an effective communicator (verbal and written), able to quickly establish rapport with multiple stakeholders, adding value to a collaborative team, being open to constructive feedback, respect opinions and challenge constructively to build trust and create an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.
You will be either be a resident of the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area, or FIFO from Perth working an 8:6 (12-hour day) roster, Thursday to Thursday.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in geology or geosciences.
* 2-3 years industry experience in mine geology and grade control practices preferably in an open pit environment.
* A sound understanding of grade control processes.
* Drilling contractor management experience an advantage.
* A sound understanding of geology work standards and practices including grade control processes and relevant sections of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.
* Intermediate skills with modelling software (Datamine, Leapfrog or similar) and database software (acQuire or similar) with OrePro3D skills an advantage.
* Experienced in technical report writing, with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, comfortable with working to tight deadlines on multiple tasks.
About Us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision of inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant completed, the operational diversity and unique work experience opportunity at Mungari is great for building and uplifting careers.
Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, at Mungari you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles.
Benefits
* Attractive salary package + quarterly bonus + local living benefits.
* Salary packaging options including novated car leasing, remote living costs etc.
* Complementary life insurance and income protection.
* Future opportunities to work interstate and overseas.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
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