Open Pit Technician: Field & Geology Sampling Expert

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Allowance

Private Health Cover

Insurance Allowance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a Pit Technician to join the Open Pit Geology team in Binduli, Kalgoorlie/Boulder. The role requires field safety focus, sampling oversight, and collaboration with geologists and surveyors to maintain accurate drill and sample records.

The position offers a residential roster with stability for remote site work and benefits, including health cover and allowances. Applicants should have at least 2 years in a similar role and a valid WA manual driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Forklift Licence desirable.
• 4WD competency and experience working in remote locations desirable.
• Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual Drivers Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risks assessments for field tasks at team and individual level.
• Complete regular safety inspections of grade control drill rigs and ancillary equipment.
• Assist Geologists & Surveyors in ore mark ups, geological mapping, and sampling to ensure no unplanned standby of mining equipment.
• Ensure samples meet GC QC sampling standards before removal of samples from the drill site.
• Report any non-compliance in sampling or drilling technique to driller and Senior Geologist.
• Maintain electronic records of all sample submissions and drilling by the Open Pit Geology team.
• Record data for stockpile sampling and show assayed grades.

Skills

Geology sampling

Forklift operation

4WD driving

Job description

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a Pit Technician to join the Open Pit Geology team in Binduli, Kalgoorlie/Boulder. The role requires field safety focus, sampling oversight, and collaboration with geologists and surveyors to maintain accurate drill and sample records.

The position offers a residential roster with stability for remote site work and benefits, including health cover and allowances. Applicants should have at least 2 years in a similar role and a valid WA manual driving licence.