Open Pit Mine Geologist

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance: $12k p.a.

Private health insurance

Gym membership discount

Insurance allowance

STIP up to 10% of base salary

Death & TPD insurance allowance ($2.4k

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd in Kalgoorlie/Boulder invites applications for an Open Pit Mine Geologist to coordinate day-to-day grade control across multiple pits. This role supports production with accurate geological data handling and timely reporting.

The successful candidate will have a geology degree, WA C-class licence, 2+ years of production mining experience (gold preferred), and familiarity with Surpac and production tracking tools. Residential accommodation is available.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree in Geology.
• Registered member of a professional geoscience organisation.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production mining (preferably gold).
• Experience with laser mark ups.
• Exposure to 3D Mining Software (Surpac or similar).
• Experience with production tracking software.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current unrestricted WA C class licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day grade control duties across multiple pits.
• Ensure accurate sampling, interpretation, and documentation of geological data.
• Collect geological information to optimise metal extraction.
• Integrate geological data into mine planning to extend mine life.
• Undertake project work to meet KPI’s.
• Ensure daily ore production data is reported on time.
• Assist in weekly production planning.
• Ensure open pit mapping is up to date.
• Support optimal ore extraction to minimise dilution and ore loss.

Skills

Open pit mining experience

Geology knowledge

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Surpac

Production tracking software

Job description

（Residential or FIFO Ex Perth）

ROSTER:

8:6

SALARY:

Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

RESIDENTIAL:

Kalgoorlie/Boulder

This position is seeking for a highly motivated and disciplined Open Pit Mine Geologist to coordinate the day to day grade control duties across multiple pits.

DUTIES

• Undertake production duties to facilitate the optimal production and extraction of gold ore from the surface mining operations. This includes interaction with the geological team to ensure the accurate sampling, interpretation, communication, and documentation of geological and mining data in the dynamic mining environment.
• Complete the timely and accurate collection of geological information to optimise metal extraction.
• Manage all mediums of geological data to enable accurate integration into the mine planning process to optimise metal extraction and extend the life of the mine.
• Undertake Project Work as defined by the Senior Mine Geologist, to enable the geology and Open Pit team to meet its KPI’s.
• Ensure that daily ore production data is accurately reported on time.
• Assist in weekly production planning.
• Ensure that open pit mapping is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure production crews are optimally extracting ore to minimise dilution and ore loss.
• Supervise OP grade control drilling and assist Pit-Technicians when required with hole delineation and sample collection.
• Ensure proper and accurate creation of ore blocks before blasting and demarcation of ore after blasting.
• Liaise with Engineers and Blast Supervisors to determine optimal blasting direction to minimise ore dilution.

Skills And Experience

• Relevant tertiary degree in Geology
• Registered member of a professional geoscience organisation.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production mining (preferably gold)
• Experience with laser mark ups
• Exposure to 3D Mining Software (Surpac or similar)
• Experience with production tracking software
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current unrestricted WA C class licence

Benefits

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $4.8k.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• $2.4k allowance to put towards your choice of Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you completed a qualification in geology?
• Do you have open pit mining experience?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an Open Pit Mine Geologist?