Job Description
SALARY:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
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RESIDENTIAL: Kalgoorlie/Boulder
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DUTIES
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Responsible for Field Staff, Drilling Contractors and Ground Clearing Contractors when working on drilling programs under the control of this position, including, but not limited to:
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Understanding and
monitoring/controlling
breaches of Company policy
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Understanding drilling proposals and
exploration/resource
concepts
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Awareness of appropriate permits and statutory requirements of exploration techniques
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Work area inspections (drill sites, core yard etc.)
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Supervising and organising relevant Contractors as required
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Making relevant decisions concerning the drilling programs based on geological knowledge, experience and cost-saving parameters
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Awareness of environment and heritage, including, but not limited to:
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Rehabilitating drill sites after drilling
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Managing clearing for minimum environmental impact
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Awareness of environmental and heritage
restrictions/guidelines
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Identify potential environmental and heritage areas
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Knowledge transfer by data acquisition and geologic interpretation, defining potential
resources/reserves,
including but not limited to:
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Resource definition through geologic
interpretation/increasing
geologic confidence
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Working autonomously with tasks completed to a consistent and high qualified standard
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All drilling and sampling information under your control is to be stored in acQuire database promptly
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All documentation relating to a project should be filed according to the Paddington Technical Services Department standard
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Responsible for all QAQC procedures and analysis
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All 2D data is updated daily (i.e. cross-sectional interpretation, maps, etc.) according to the Paddington system
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Interpretation of drilling results and designing drilling programs
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Provide relevant information for weekly, monthly and statutory reporting.
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Periodic reports delivered on time and in the correct format, complying with overarching standards (e.g. JORC ****, NI-******, SOX, etc.)
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Periodic presentations delivered on proposals and results
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Having a basic understanding of the local
geology/mineralisation
systems in the area(s) of responsibility
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Undertaking field tasks as requested, including but not limited to:
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Oversee that proper clearing, gridding and site preparation is undertaken within specified time frames
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Oversee all sampling undertaken within specified timeframes
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Oversee timely sample dispatch from the site
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Oversee that proper sampling procedures are followed (for RAB, RC, core and soil samples)
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Oversee that proper core handling procedures are followed (depth measurement, orientation marking, RQD mark-up, cutting and sampling)
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Oversee proper bulk density measurement (sample selection, cutting, treating, measurement and documentation)
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Ensure proper documentation is maintained (data sheets and sample submission forms)
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Ensure adequate quality control of gridding (accuracy, datums), sampling (standards and duplicates), bulk density measurement, and documentation (completeness and correctness of forms)
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Create and maintain a sample number register and a drill hole number register to ensure that numbers are not repeated
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Providing logistic support to field programs by identifying needs and ordering items in a timely fashion, including but not limited to:
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Liaise with Field Technician(s) every week to define ongoing equipment and field consumable requirements
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Identify ongoing freight, earthmoving and other contractor requirements. Liaise with contractors to ensure the timely provision of services to support field programs
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Communication, documentation and reporting, including but not limited to:
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Ensure an adequate dialogue is maintained between yourself and other field personnel, and between yourself and your line supervisor
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Ensure proper documentation is kept of all items, primarily in a formal filing system at Paddington,



and that the documentation is accessible in the Perth Office and on site
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Ensure all issues are made known to all personnel
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Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and compliant with safety requirements, including but not limited to:
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Ensure vehicles are driven safely and responsibly
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Ensure compliance with speed limits and road conditions
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Ensure all vehicles have appropriate fire extinguishers
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Ensure all vehicles have adequate spare water and fuel
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Ensure that vehicles are inspected weekly and not used if unsafe
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Service vehicles on time
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Any other duties as required.
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Tertiary qualifications in Geology
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Senior NPC clearance
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Previous vacation experience in a Geology/mining role (desirable);
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Practical background or knowledge in at least some of the following is required:
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Database management
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Ability to engage team and others to solve problems, develop solutions and get things done.
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Ability to earn respect through fair treatment of people, clear task assignment, coaching, feedback and performance management.
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Ability to build and maintain positive relationships is required to achieve role's purpose.
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Able to read and write English at an Australian Upper Secondary School standard.
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Understanding and skill in mining and geostatistical software.
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BENEFITS
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Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
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Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs includingn
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Discounted gym membership
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EAP support
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Family-friendly roster
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EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
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Your application will include the following questions:
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How many years' experience do you have as a Geologist?
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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What's your expected annual base salary?
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Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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Have you completed a qualification in geology?
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Do you have mine site experience?
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Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
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