Open Pit Technician: Grade Control & Geology Support

Brightstar Resources Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightstar Resources Limited is seeking a Pit Technician to join our Geology team and provide critical ore control and technical support across our open pit mining operations on a 2:1 roster. Reporting to the Senior Open Pit Geologist, you will contribute to grade control, sampling, ore spotting and field-based technical services.

This role offers exposure to geology, survey and geotechnical disciplines while supporting safe, efficient mining operations in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in an operational mining environment.
• Experience in sampling, geology support, survey support or related field-based mining activities.
• Current manual C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding outdoor environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grade control, blasthole and stockpile sampling inline with site protocols.
• Perform ore spotting activities and provide excavation guidance to mining operators.
• Mark out ore and waste boundaries from approved geological mark-ups.
• Assist with blast movement monitoring and post-blast data collection.
• Support ROM pad inspections, or tracking and stockpile reconciliation activities.
• Assist Survey teams with pegging, GPS pick-ups, stockpile scans and drone survey activities.
• Support Geotechnical inspections and monitoring programs.
• Maintain accurate field records and enter data into site databases.
• Monitor geology consumables and field equipment inventories.
• Work collaboratively across Geology, Survey, Mining and Technical Services teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Safety practices

Mining experience

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Mining Exploration or similar

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Brightstar Resources Limited is seeking a Pit Technician to join our Geology team and provide critical ore control and technical support across our open pit mining operations on a 2:1 roster. Reporting to the Senior Open Pit Geologist, you will contribute to grade control, sampling, ore spotting and field-based technical services.

This role offers exposure to geology, survey and geotechnical disciplines while supporting safe, efficient mining operations in a fast-paced field environment.