Core Yard Technician
Hays Australia
Job Description
Your new company
An opportunity is available for a Core Yard Technician to join an established gold mining operation in Western Australia. This is a temporary assignment with work ongoing through to December, supporting a busy site-based geology team.
Your new role
Working within the core yard and alongside the geology team, you will assist with the day-to-day processing, handling and preparation of drill core and geological samples.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving, handling and organising drill core
- Core cutting and processing
- Preparing geological samples for analysis
- Core mark-up, orientation and photography
- Maintaining accurate sample records and documentation
- Assisting with core yard organisation and housekeeping
- Preparing samples for dispatch
- Supporting geologists with general core yard activities
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous core yard, field assistant or exploration experience
- Experience handling and processing diamond drill core
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Good understanding of sampling and core processing procedures
- Ability to undertake repetitive and physically demanding work safely
- Strong commitment to site safety
- Current manual driver's licence
- Ability to complete all required pre-employment and mobilisation requirements
What you'll get in return
- Temporary assignment ongoing through to December
- FIFO opportunity
- Work with an established WA gold mining operation
- Hands-on experience within a busy core yard environment
- Work alongside an experienced geology team
- Opportunity to further develop your mining and exploration experience
What you need to do now
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