Mine Geology Technician

• FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine - 8/6 day shift only roster
• Company contribution to private health insurance
• Be part of a technologically advanced mine site and progressive team
• Fly with Qantas with access to frequent flyer points and status credits

About the role

Our Mine Geology team is currently seeking a Technician Mine Geology to join them on an 8 days on 6 days off roster based at the Roy Hill mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Mine Geology you will be responsible for supporting the Mine Geology team by assisting in the collection and recording of geological data.

Duties

• Collect, prepare, and record blast cone, pit, and stockpile samples and data
• Provide ore spotting and material redirection duties in the pit
• Carry out general mine site ore control monitoring duties as required
• Accurately record and manage data and perform data entry
• Assist mine geologists with the supervision of mining hygiene practices

Skills and experience

• Previous experience working in a similar position will be advantageous
• Exposure to working in remote locations and within mining operations preferred 
• Current manual C-class driver’s license
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• A demonstrated passion for mining and a desire to be involved in a technologically advanced project
• An ability and flexibility to adapt to conflicting demands and priorities

Mine Facilities

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females
• Heated outdoor swimming pool
• Beach Volleyball court and Golf simulators
• Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
• SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

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.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females 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.

Next Steps

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

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.