8:6 or 7:7 Roster - Start Late March
Mining Employment Services is currently seeking a Pit Technician for an open-pit operation located just 7 minutes from camp.
This position is site-based and suited to candidates with open-pit exposure, strong field skills, and a practical safety-first approach.
About the Role
You will support the Geology and Technical Services team with day-to-day grade control and ore mark-up activities, helping maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
About You
- Strong commitment to safety
- Experience in open pit mining (or around RC drill rigs highly regarded)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Competent computer/data entry skills
- Current C Class Manual Driver’s Licence
Desirable
- Geoscience Field and/or Mining Practices certificate
- Forklift ticket
- Senior First Aid
Position Duties:
- Assist with grade control drill programs (set-out, pegging, sample bag prep, liaising with drillers, sample collection);
- Maintain accurate records of drilled holes, surveys and sample dispatch;
- Conduct ore spotting and floor level checks;
- Help ensure mined material is directed to the correct stockpile;
- Install BVI’s and BMM’s as required;
- Carry out ore block mark-outs (painting/taping) and support survey;
- Collect bulk density samples;
- Complete production/logging/sampling data entry;
- Maintain geology consumables and field supplies;
- Support geology and mining teams as required.
Experience
Previous Pit Technician / Geology Technician experience
Current Status
OPEN
Duty Roster
8:6 or 7:7 FIFO