Open Pit Mine Geologist

Norton Gold Fields Limited; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Residential allowance AU$12k/yr

Private health insurance (GU Health)

STIP up to 10% of base salary

Death & Total & Permanent Disability (

Résumé du poste

Norton Gold Fields Limited seeks a motivated Open Pit Mine Geologist to coordinate day-to-day grade control across multiple pits in Kalgoorlie/Boulder. You will work with the geological and mining teams to optimise ore extraction and support mine planning.

The role requires a geology degree, professional registration, and experience with open pit mining, preferably in gold, plus proficiency in Surpac or similar software and production-tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Geology degree required with professional registration.
• Open pit mining experience, preferably in gold operations.
• Experience with Surpac or similar 3D mining software and production tracking systems.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with geological and production teams.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate day-to-day grade control across multiple pits.
• Collect and manage geological data to support mine planning and extraction.
• Ensure ore blocks are created and updated for blasting and demarcation.
• Assist in weekly production planning and ensure accurate reporting of ore production.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Open pit mining experience

Geology knowledge

Formation

Geology degree

Registered geoscience professional

Outils

Surpac

3D mining software

Production tracking software

Laser markups

Description du poste

• Job Category: Mining - Exploration & Geoscience

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 PitMine 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 2years’ 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 communication and interpersonal skills.

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?