Diamond Core Field Technician (FIFO)

TSS; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new camp

FIFO from Perth

6-month contract

Excellent food and facilities

Camp near worksite

Job summary

TSS is seeking an experienced field-based Exploration Technician to support the site exploration program. You will perform diamond core handling, mark-up, cutting and sampling, while maintaining thorough geological records and coordinating with drill crews and geologists on site.

The role involves working around active drill rigs on a FIFO basis from Perth, with an 8/6 roster, starting ASAP for an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Exploration Technician or Field Technician or similar.
• Diamond drilling experience is highly favourable, but not essential.
• Experience with core handling, processing and sampling highly regarded.
• Gold exploration or mining experience preferred.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Ability to work safely and effectively within a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Diamond core handling and processing
• Core orientation, mark-up, cutting and sampling
• Sample preparation, collection and dispatch
• Maintaining accurate geological and sampling records
• Working around active drill rigs
• Assisting geologists with day-to-day field and exploration activities
• Working closely with drill crews and the wider geology team

Skills

Exploration field experience

Diamond drilling

Core handling

Sampling preparation

Drill crew liaison

Job description

TSS is seeking an experienced field-based Exploration Technician to support the site exploration program. You will perform diamond core handling, mark-up, cutting and sampling, while maintaining thorough geological records and coordinating with drill crews and geologists on site.

The role involves working around active drill rigs on a FIFO basis from Perth, with an 8/6 roster, starting ASAP for an initial 6-month contract.