Senior Pit Technician

Focus Minerals Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Modern accommodation with brand-new–c?

Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Focus Minerals Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Pit Technician to coordinate daily grade control and pit geology activities, leading the geology technician team at open pit operations in WA. The role supports drone surveys, GPS mark-outs and data QA/QC to optimise ore extraction while meeting safety standards.

The successful candidate will have mining geology experience, field team leadership, and familiarity with geological databases and mine production systems.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Geology, Mining, or related discipline (desirable).
• Significant experience in mining geology, grade control or similar operational mining role.
• Experience leading, coaching and supervising field-based teams.
• Experience in open pit gold mining operations is highly desirable.
• Experience using geological databases, fleet management and mine production systems preferred.
• Experience using RTK GPS/GNSS, laser levels and drone survey systems desirable.
• WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
• Forklift and/or Telehandler Licence desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Competent in geological data collection and database management.
• Competent in GPS/GNSS rovers and laser levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee RC, blast hole and rock chip sampling programs.
• Support ore spotting, ore block mark-outs and grade control activities.
• Assist geologists with mapping, sampling and field investigations.
• Enter, validate and maintain geological and production data in systems.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain records.
• Lead toolbox talks, PSI meetings and safety initiatives within geology team.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to technicians.
• Manage day-to-day allocation of work, performance and development of the geology technician team.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Geology / Mining certificate or diploma

Job description

Focus Minerals (ASX: FML) is a dynamic Australian gold producer with several operations in Western Australia's most prolific gold region—Coolgardie. We're committed to unlocking the full potential of our projects using modern mining methods and a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

We also have a pipline of new projects which are at various stages of progression from Scoping through to Feasibility study level, Permitting and Construction.

At Focus Minerals, we offer an opportunity to be part of a growth-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Pit Technician to join the team on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Coolgardie / Kalgoorlie area. You will be responsible for supporting and coordinating daily grade control and pit geology activities to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient ore extraction. The role provides technical leadership to the geology technician team, supports geological data collection and quality assurance processes, and liaises with mining operations to optimise production outcomes while maintaining Focus Minerals' safety and operational standards. The role also provides field coordination and support to Survey, Mine Engineering and Open Pit Mining, including drone surveys, GPS mark-outs and set-outs, floor RL control and traffic management audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and undertake RC, blast hole and rock chip sampling programs.
• Support ore spotting, ore block mark-outs and grade control activities.
• Assist geologists with mapping, sampling and field-based geological investigations.
• Manage BVI placement and recovery using the BMM system.
• Ensure QAQC protocols are consistently implemented and maintained.
• Enter, validate and maintain geological and production data in relevant systems.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with geology-related procedures and documentation.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and geological supplies.
• Coordinate logistics, Pronto purchase requisitions and contractor interactions.
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition.
• Support ROM pad and stockpile management activities.
• Lead Toolbox Talks, PSI meetings and safety initiatives within the geology team.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and technical guidance to technicians and new employees.
• Manage the day-to-day allocation of work, performance, attendance and development of the geology technician team.
• Coordinate and support drone (UAV) flights for pit, stockpile and waste dump surveys for Survey and Mine Engineering.
• Complete GPS mark-outs, set-outs and pick-ups, including drill patterns, dig lines, design toes and crests, and as-built data.
• Assist Open Pit Mining with temporary benchmarks (TBMs) and laser floor RL checks, reporting variances to design.
• Assist Open Pit Mining with Traffic Management Plan (TMP) audits and coordinate corrections where non-conformances are identified.
• Support haul road and ramp conformance checks, Drill & Blast mark-outs and dip checks, and geotechnical pit wall inspections.

About You

• Certificate or Diploma in Geology, Mining, or a related discipline (desirable).
• Significant years of experience in a mining geology, grade control or similar operational mining role.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and supervising field-based teams.
• Experience in open pit gold mining operations is highly desirable.
• Experience using geological database, fleet management and mine production systems preferred.
• Experience using RTK GPS/GNSS equipment, laser levels and drone (UAV) survey systems desirable.
• Valid WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
• Forklift and/or Telehandler Licence (desirable)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Competent in geological data collection and database management.
• Competent in the use of GPS/GNSS rovers and laser levels.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop team members.

To be eligible for consideration all applicants must hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks which will include a medical and a National Police Check.

What We Offer:

Join a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional support.
• Modern accommodation with brand-new camp facilities.
• Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer program benefits.
• A cohesive and supportive team culture where you'll feel valued.

At Focus Minerals, we value and celebrate the unique perspectives that people of all backgrounds bring to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, communities, and experiences.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.