Technician Environment Field

What's on Offer

• 8/6 days-only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
• Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

Our Vision

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

About the Role

The Environment team is currently seeking a Technician Environmental Field to join them on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. Reporting to the Supervisor Environment - Mine, you will be responsible for carrying out environmental monitoring and supporting progressive rehabilitation across our operations.

This is a hands-on field role covering water sampling, weed and feral animal monitoring, incident response, rehabilitation inspections and seeding activities. You’ll also help maintain accurate records and work with contractors to deliver rehabilitation works safely.

Duties

• Carry out environmental monitoring and sampling of groundwater, surface water, wastewater and other mine-site locations in line with schedules and work instructions.
• Accurately label, record and prepare samples for laboratory testing, and assist with environmental data management and interpretation.
• Maintain monitoring equipment, consumables and vehicles so they are ready for safe field work.
• Conduct rehabilitation photo monitoring, inspections and weed surveys across mine, rail and port areas, including minor maintenance where required.
• Support progressive rehabilitation through topsoil and rock armour inspections, seed-store checks, seed batching and seeding activities, including drone seeding.
• Assist with rehabilitation permits, contractor works, feral animal control and environmental incident response.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in an environmental field technician or similar role, preferably on a mine site.
• Proficiency in water sampling, including groundwater bores, surface water, tailings facilities and waste rock dumps.
• Working knowledge of sampling methods and EnviroSys; familiarity with weed control, GPS and GIS.
• Current Australian C Class manual driver’s licence, 4WD certification and First Aid qualification.
• Science degree desirable.