MES is currently seeking a Field Assistant / Core Yard Technician to join the exploration team of a successful and growing gold mining company.

This is a FIFO 2:1 opportunity based in the WA Goldfields, working with a well-established Western Australian gold producer.

Requirements:

  • Enjoy a broad range of physical field-related duties
  • Broad knowledge of exploration and mining processes
  • Experience in camp set up and maintenance (Highly Regarded)
  • Diamond Core and RC sampling experience 
  • Hold a current WA C-class Driver’s Licence (manual)
  • High risk work licence (forklift, loader, backhoe) 
  • Must have a strong safety focus
  • Ability to work effectively within a small team
  • Senior First Aid certificate is desirable
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Excellent record-keeping skills

Position Duties:

  • Drill core operations which include mark-up, orientation, photography, magnetic susceptibility, RQD, densities, recoveries, core cutting and sampling
  • Prioritising and processing all diamond core at the coreyard: grade control, resource, and exploration programs
  • Drill chip sampling- primarily RC and Diamond
  • Drill chip collection, washing & storage - ‘chipping’
  • Implementation of Company QAQC procedures
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety and compliant to current Company policies and workplace safety and environmental regulations
  • Other duties as required
Experience
MIn 12 months experience in a similar role for a gold miner or exploration company.
Current Status
OPEN
Duration
Contract
Duty Roster
FIFO 2:1