Job Description
Pit Technician - Mining
  • 8/6 days only roster​ | ​FIFO from Perth to the Sanjiv Ridge Mine​
  • ​​Base + FIFO Allowances + Super + Bonuses​
  • Benefits include income and life insurances, health, banking, car leasing, airline + travel, IT discounts
  • Performance and Profit Share Bonuses​ 

 

About the role: 

The Mine Geology team is currently seeking a Pit Technician to join them on an 8/6 days only roster based at the Sanjiv Ridge mine site. Reporting to the Coordinator Technician, you will be responsible to undertake hands on field work and technical outputs in support of the Mine Geology team on site. There will also be requirement to assist other technical services and operation teams, including Environmental, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Surveying and Operations, making for a diverse role with plenty of upskilling potential. This role will be on a 12 month Maximum Term contract.

 

Duties: 

You will assist our technical services and mine operations teams with a range of sampling activities and inspections, including all associated data entry and validation. You will ensure the safe transportation of samples from sites to the laboratory and will be responsible for maintaining regular stock checks and replenishment so that the required equipment is readily available to complete tasks.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Blast hole, plant, water, moisture and density, and ROM sampling
  • Daily pit face checks, ROM, stockyard, and waste dump inspections
  • Producing crushing instructions to support Integrated Weekly Plans
  • Monitoring vegetation and fauna
  • Bore monitoring
  • Blast monitoring and data tracking
  • Basic survey set out and pick-ups
  • UAV surveys

 

Skills and Experience: 

  • Experience working in a mine production/fieldwork environment, including knowledge and skills of Microsoft office 
  • WA C class manual driver’s license or national equivalent 
  • Demonstrated ability to build sustainable relationships across all levels of the organisation with a consultative approach 
  • Excellent people and communication skills 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve and show initiative 
  • Flexible in approach with an adaptive style to suit changing workplace requirements 
  • Ability to work a flexible roster to provide coverage across the 3 operations 
  • Take part in, and prompt a positive safety culture, completing Take 5’s, Hazard reporting and Safety conversations 
  • Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

Mine Site Facilities:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation and village shop
  • Quality food options (vegetarian and healthy options)
  • Fully equipped gym facilities and multi-use outdoor courts
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  12/03/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Technical Services & NPI
Job Location:  Sanjiv Ridge Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  12/03/2026
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