Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. After a significant expansion, KOTH now features a 5.2 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant, providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Senior Geology Technician will be responsible for supporting the geologists and mentoring the technicians on site.
Surface duties include development and implementation of systems and procedures, assist with core processing, cutting, sampling, stocktaking, managing supplies and suppliers to ensure procurement of adequate mining consumables.
This position will be offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
* Assisting with the development of grade control procedures and leading the technician team to develop and improve the procedure database;
* Completion of core preparation, basic geotechnical logging or core, cutting and sampling (including despatch);
* Assisting mine geologists in field duties, data collection, and collation;
* Weekly and monthly consumable stocktakes for the mine geology team;
* Ensuring compliance to all safety guidelines in the underground environment and in the core yard;
* Train and mentor field technicians;
* Develop training management plan and set KPI's for geology technicians.
* Assist with QAQC tracking, documentation, and lab audits;
* Completion of field and underground projects as designated by the Senior Geologist and/or Geology Manager.
About You
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Geology Technician
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, and Work Health and Safety (Mines) regulations 2022
* Proficient in advanced computer literacy skills with MS Suite and experienced in logging databases, specifically Acquire an Advantage.
* Hold a WA C Class Driver's License
* Possess High Risk Work license for Forklift (LF).
What we Offer
* Competitive Salary
* Long-term incentive plans
* Paid Parental Leave
* Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
* Novated Lease Vehicles
* Trade tools
* FIFO Travel
* Portable Electronic Devices
* Self-Education
* Airport Lounge Membership
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
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