Geological Field Assistant - FIFO Mining & Exploration

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO transport from Perth

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Barto Gold is a privately owned Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer operating in Western Australia since 2009. We are seeking a Geological Field Assistant to join our Technical Services team on an 8 on, 6 off roster with FIFO bus-in/bus-out from Perth.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will support mine geology, exploration and environmental programs, assist with drilling, core processing, data capture and QAQC, while maintaining high safety and data quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous RC drilling experience including sampling, pegging, clearing, and rehabilitation.
• Core processing experience including core handling, mark-up, orientation, and sampling.
• Experience with QAQC processes, sample dispatch, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Accurate data recording and sample management experience.
• Ability to operate DGPS (RTK) equipment.
• Forklift operating experience and safety standards are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support RC and diamond drilling programs, including sampling, pegging, clearing, and rehabilitation activities.
• Core processing activities including core handling, mark-up, orientation, recovery and RQD measurements, SG determinations, photography, cutting and sampling.
• Collect geological and environmental data per procedures; undertake surface sampling.
• Maintain sample identification, field records, registers, and digital databases.
• Complete QAQC insertion, dispatch, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including DGPS (RTK) systems.
• Collaborate with geologists, drill crews, contractors, and operational personnel.

Skills

RC drilling

Core processing

QAQC

Data recording

DGPS RTK

4WD operation

First Aid

Tools

DGPS RTK equipment

Job description

Barto Gold is a privately owned Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer operating in Western Australia since 2009. We are seeking a Geological Field Assistant to join our Technical Services team on an 8 on, 6 off roster with FIFO bus-in/bus-out from Perth.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will support mine geology, exploration and environmental programs, assist with drilling, core processing, data capture and QAQC, while maintaining high safety and data quality standards.