Specialist Exploration

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited; Shire Of Menzies; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited's Tropicana Gold Mine is seeking an Exploration Geologist to join the Exploration team reporting to Senior Exploration Geologist. This role supports exploration activities and completes project work to further geological understanding in near-mine and regional environments.

There is a remote camp requirement up to eight days, with FIFO 8/6 from Perth or Kalgoorlie. You will supervise drilling activities, log geology, assist in 3D modelling and data integrity,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in geology
• Strong geological interpretation skills
• Experience with QAQC practices
• Ability to mentor graduates and technicians

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and work safely at all times
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors and colleagues
• Supervise drilling activities with emphasis on safety and QAQC
• Oversee on-ground contractor management for drill crews and lab QAQC
• Perform high-quality geological logging of air-core, RC and diamond core
• Carry out geological interpretation, 3D modelling, targeting and drill hole planning
• Maintain integrity of the exploration database
• Provide mentorship and training to graduates and field technicians

Skills

Geology

Geology interpretation

QA/QC knowledge

Education

Geology degree

Tools

GIS

3D modelling

Job description

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an Exploration Geologist to be part of our Exploration team at Tropicana Gold Mine and reporting directly to the Senior Exploration Geologist. This role is accountable for supporting exploration activities and completing assigned project work that furthers geological understanding and exploration success in the near-mine and regional environments. There is a requirement for remote camp work up to two hours’ drive from the mine for up to eight days at a time as part of the role.

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster out of Perth or Kalgoorlie.

About the role

• Adhering to all safety procedures and always working in a safe manner
• Developing and maintaining harmonious, productive working relationships with all contractors and colleagues
• Independent supervision of drilling activities, ensuring a high level of safety, environmental compliance, and sample QAQC
• On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews, downhole surveyors, and laboratory QAQC
• High quality geological logging of aircore, RC and diamond core
• Completing project work as assigned, including geological interpretation, 3D modelling, targeting, and drill hole planning
• Assisting in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of the exploration database.
• Providing mentoring and training to graduate geologists and field technicians.

About you

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas?and feel confident to challenge the status quo.?

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team.

To be considered, you should have:

• The right attitude – strong enthusiasm for geology and discovery
• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in geology
• Over 2 years’ experience working as an exploration, resource development or mine geologist
• Excellent geological interpretation skills
• Experience using GIS and 3D modelling software
• Knowledge of QAQC practices
• Current C class manual driver’s licence, preferably with 4WD experience
• Permanent work rights in Australia are mandatory