MES is working with a fast-growing Australian gold producer with operations across WA, who are seeking a skilled Mine Geologist. This is a 2:1 FIFO roster, and the company rewards its people well for working longer swings. You’ll be responsible for optimising ore recovery through ore identification, mapping, and delineation, while enhancing geological models to support accurate mine planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc (Geology) or equivalent.
- Open Pit experience desirable
- WA Australian Driver’s License C Class or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of geological modeling software, such as Surpac
- Experience with grade control and ore reconciliation.
- Offroad/4WD experience is preferred, with certification or course completion looked upon favourably.
Position Duties:
- Ensuring Open Pit geology functions are completed on a daily basis.
- Assisting with grade control drill programs, including daily management, drill planning and scheduling, liaising with grade control drillers, and data validation.
- Make certain ore block interpretations are completed ahead of planned production, and markups are completed.
- Ensure Blast movement tracking completed to a high standard to minimize dilution and ore loss.
- Liaise with Planning and Production Engineers as well as the mining contractor to contribute to the achievement of production targets.
- Complete geological mapping and 3D interpretations.
- Assist Geology team with end of month reconciliation tasks.
- Ensure all geological data is captured to a high standard including QAQC.
- Provide ongoing feedback to mining and technical services on progress of targets and KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with CMM safety policies, The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 as well as other appropriate legislation.
Experience
Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
Current Status
OPEN
Duration
Contract or Permanent
Duty Roster
FIFO Perth 2:1