· Supervising and coordinating drilling activities through designing, planning and execution to comply with budget and strategic planning demands
· Collect detailed high quality, geological and geotechnical information from mapping and drill holes.
· Capture all lithological and structural data from diamond drill core effectively and upload the information to the database
· Continually update geological fact and interpretive plans/sections with new geological information to assist with the interpretation of exploration projects
· Maintaining database by performing critical analysis of drilling, logging and sampling (QAQC) to ensure effective integration of geological, structural and analytical data into project interpretations and geological models
· In the absence of the senior geologist take responsibility for management of the exploration geology team
· Liaise with drilling contractors and monitor their performance
· Assist the Senior Geologist with weekly and monthly reporting
Skills & experience
· Experience in mineral exploration geology, with demonstrated capability operating at a project level
· Demonstrated experience using relevant geological software, including Leapfrog and DataShed
· Understanding of Archaean orogenic gold systems
· Practical field experience across geological mapping, geochemical sampling and drill supervision
· Experience providing geological advice and technical guidance to exploration personnel and geological technicians
· Can prepare clear, concise and accurate geological documentation
· Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate geology and drilling contractor personnel
· Demonstrated ability to analyse geological and operational data, undertake statistical analysis and prepare technical reports
Who we are
Wiluna Mining is a Perth-based gold mining company that controls over 1600 square kilometres of the Yilgarn Craton in the Northern Goldfields of Western Australia. At Wiluna Mining, we live by the following values:
You will play a crucial role in modelling and reinforcing our values and contributing to our success. We strive to enrich the lives of our workforce, have a positive impact in the community and operate in an environmentally responsible manner that contributes to the broader community.
Eligibility
Wiluna Mining Corporation is an equal prospect employer who promotes an inclusive culture and strives to create an enjoyable working environment, and comfortable camp lifestyle. The Company will only consider professionals with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work permanently in Australia.