Field Technician

Harmony; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony's Eva Copper Mine project in Cloncurry, Australia, is seeking a Field Technician to support the Mine Technical Services Team by leading grade control sampling and assisting the technical team of geotechnical engineers, surveyors and mining engineers with field duties.

This permanent, site-based role will involve hands-on work in mine areas, the geological shed and office tasks, with an 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Comfortable with hands-on field work.
• Confident using a computer to record data.
• Reliable and accountable, with high standards of conduct.
• Good attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection.
• Team player who communicates clearly and listens well.
• Adaptable, open to change and keen to learn.
• Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with site safety, environmental and operational requirements.
• Collect grade control samples and maintain sample quality and chain of custody.
• Prepare samples and conduct portable XRF (pXRF) analysis.
• Record, manage and validate field data using computers and mobile devices.
• Assist with grade control, geological mapping and drilling programs.
• Support survey activities, including field measurements and data collection.
• Support geotechnical inspections, mapping and monitoring programs.
• Install, maintain and inspect geotechnical monitoring equipment.
• Assist mining engineers, technical services personnel and contractors with field activities and inspections.
• Maintain field facilities, sample preparation areas and geological equipment.
• Operate and maintain field vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Report hazards, incidents, equipment defects and field observations in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technical systems, processes and field practices.

Skills

Safety

Field work

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptable

Communication

Australia work rights

Job description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

About the role

The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

As a Field Technician reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will support the Mine Technical Services Team by taking lead in the geological grade control sampling process and supporting the technical team of geotechnical engineers, surveyors and mining engineers with other field duties.

The work will comprise of hands-on work in the mine areas, in the geological shed and office based tasks.

This is a permanent role.

This is a site-based role at the Eva Copper Mine Project Office in Cloncurry. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with site safety, environmental and operational requirements.
• Collect grade control samples and maintain sample quality and chain of custody.
• Prepare samples and conduct portable XRF (pXRF) analysis.
• Record, manage and validate field data using computers and mobile devices.
• Assist with grade control, geological mapping and drilling programs.
• Support survey activities, including field measurements and data collection.
• Support geotechnical inspections, mapping and monitoring programs.
• Install, maintain and inspect geotechnical monitoring equipment.
• Assist mining engineers, technical services personnel and contractors with field activities and inspections.
• Maintain field facilities, sample preparation areas and geological equipment.
• Operate and maintain field vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Report hazards, incidents, equipment defects and field observations in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technical systems, processes and field practices.

Qualifications

About you

• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Comfortable with hands-on work in the field
• Confident using a computer to record data
• Reliable and accountable, with high standards of conduct
• Good attention to detail to ensure the accurate collection of geological data.
• Team player who communicates clearly and listens well
• Adaptable, open to change and keen to learn
• Right to live and work in Australia

About us

At Harmony, our values underpin everything we do. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our people can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

• Opportunity to be part of a growing and diverse project portfolio
• Exposure to major mining development activities across Australia and PNG
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

About the Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.