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Project Mine Geologist

Hays Australia

Perth, WA
FIFO
8:6

Job Description

Your new company

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Mine Geologist to join an established gold mining operation in Western Australia. This is a 6-month temporary assignment, working an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Your new role

Working within the site geology team, you will support day-to-day mine geology activities and provide accurate geological information to assist operational and planning decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting daily mine geology and grade control activities
  • Geological mapping, interpretation and model updates
  • Planning and coordinating grade control and resource definition drilling
  • Managing, validating and interpreting geological and assay data
  • Reviewing drilling results and geological information
  • Supporting ore mark-ups and ore/waste identification
  • Assisting with geological reconciliation and interpretation
  • Maintaining geological databases and QAQC standards
  • Working closely with mining, planning and technical services teams
  • Supporting junior geologists and field personnel

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualification in Geology or a related discipline
  • Previous mine geology experience within the gold mining industry
  • Experience across grade control and resource definition
  • Strong geological interpretation and data management skills
  • Sound understanding of QAQC practices
  • Experience with geological and mining software, with Surpac highly regarded
  • Ability to work effectively within a site-based operational environment
  • Current C Class manual driver's licence
  • Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance

What you'll get in return

  • 6-month temporary assignment
  • 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
  • Opportunity to work within an established WA gold operation
  • Hands-on exposure across mine geology, grade control and resource definition
  • Work alongside an experienced site-based geology team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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