Junior Production Geologist

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd; Zeehan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd invites applications for a Junior Production Geologist. Based at Renison Mine, you will support the Production Geology function and report to the Superintendent Mine Geology.

You will perform geological mapping, face sampling, data entry, and assist drilling programs. A tertiary Geology qualification and 0–2 years’ experience are expected, with strong communication and organisational skills; a C-class licence is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of databases or 3D modelling software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Geological mapping.
• Face sampling.
• Data entry of geological and production information.
• Supervision of drilling programs.
• Maximise grade and minimise dilution through geological control during extraction.
• Ensure guidance from Senior Mine Geologist and Manager RDP is met; sampling quality maintained.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Databases

3D modelling software

Job description

About Bluestone

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania’s beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

Tasmania Tin Operations

Renison Mine

About Bluestone

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania’s beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

About The Mine

It is an exciting time at Renison with a robust “Life of Mine Plan” and ongoing capital reinvestment program designed to deliver substantial health, safety, environmental, and efficiency improvements across the operation. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined and respected tin producer. We will continue on our improvement journey to challenge the way we work optimising our entire operation.

About The Role

We are looking for a Junior Production Geologist on a full-time basis reporting to the Superintendent Mine Geology. This position supports the Production Geology function within the Resource Development and Planning Department (RDP).

This position is being offered on 8 days on 6 days off, 12-hour day shift roster.

Core Responsibilities

• Geological mapping
• Face sampling
• Data entry of geological and production information
• Supervision of drilling programs
• Maximise grade and minimise dilution through effective geological control while ore is being extracted from underground workings
• Ensure all directions of the Senior Mine Geologist and Manager Resource Development and Planning are met
• Ensure sampling conducted by Geological Technicians is to the highest possible standard

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in Geology and 0 - 2 years’ experience in a similar role with knowledge of Microsoft Office. A Basic understanding of databases or 3D modelling software would be an advantage.

You will need to have a c-class licence and be comfortable and able to work both un-supervised and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills enabling you to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where results are rewarded, and new ideas are encouraged and supported.

Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers a range of lifestyle options, catering for both residential and drive in drive out options. Attractive residential benefits are available or alternatively, fully catered modern Single Persons Quarters are available for those seeking a drive-in-drive-out option.