Exploration Field Technician - Core Sampling & Site Support

OceanaGold; Macraes; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail and services

Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life 

Living Our Values recognition program

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses’uite

Job summary

OceanaGold in New Zealand's Otago region seeks an Exploration Field Technician to oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed and support the Exploration Department on site. The role follows an 8 days on, 6 days off, daytime roster at New Zealand's largest gold mine.

Responsibilities include core storage, sample processing, delivering samples to the lab, and assisting with field collection while complying with safety policies. Residential role in Otago.

Qualifications

• Full and current drivers licence required.
• Ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• A degree in Geology/Earth sciences is preferred but not essential.
• NCEA level 2 Maths and English.
• Basic level of computer competency.
• Forklift licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Macraes core shed storage facilities, stores and equipment in good order.
• Complete all drill core processing activities (mark up, photography, manual core cutting and sampling).
• Delivery of drilling and other samples to the analytical laboratory.
• Carry out all sample storage and retrieval activities.
• Assist with diamond, blast hole and RC drill sample field collection as required (Exploration and Open Pit Grade Control).
• Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
• Follow all SOPs for equipment or tasks and contribute to procedure development when required.

Skills

Driver's license

Manual transmission

Basic computer skills

Education

Geology/Earth sciences degree

NCEA Maths & English (Level 2)

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

OceanaGold in New Zealand's Otago region seeks an Exploration Field Technician to oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed and support the Exploration Department on site. The role follows an 8 days on, 6 days off, daytime roster at New Zealand's largest gold mine.

Responsibilities include core storage, sample processing, delivering samples to the lab, and assisting with field collection while complying with safety policies. Residential role in Otago.