Geological Technician

Silver Lake Resources; White River Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

Safety / Environment

· Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

· Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

· Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation

Company / Leadership

· Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures

· Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives

Behaviour / Attitude

· Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from your supervisor

· Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace

Knowledge / Skills

· Aid Geologists to ensure work programmes are completed as scheduled

· Ensure complete rehabilitation of drill sites and other related ground disturbance activities

· Assist in processing core samples including cutting, SG determinations, bagging and dispatching of samples to assay laboratories

· Conduct sampling and data collection activities as and when required

· Ensure coring programmes are conducted to SLR standards, with reference to sampling and QAQC protocols

· Ensure all data collected is uploaded or transferred in a consistent and efficient manner

· Attend and actively participate in shift change meetings

· Undertake diamond core processing, including mark-up and orientation, core cutting, sampling, and other related measurements

· Ensure company vehicles are appropriately equipped and maintained

· Organise and maintain the core processing facility

Teamwork

· Communicate and promote effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Participate and support business improvement initiatives within the business

· Work as part of a small team and actively contribute

· Communicate relevant information and data to other personnel through formalised shift changes and use data reporting systems

Planning & Organisation

· Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by your supervisor within required timeframes

· Be punctual to work and all required site meetings

· Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Key Safety Requirements

· Demonstrate Health, Safety & Environment leadership

· Be responsible for their own personal safety and look out for the safety of other work mates

· Report all incidents, near-misses, and hazards

· Be aware of and understand company policy in relation to Health, Safety, and the Environment

Position Behavioural Requirements

· Behaviours consistent with the Company Values

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Understanding of site risks

· Ability to exercise initiative

· Ability to listen to and take instructions

· Ability to be self-sufficient