Mine Technician - Geology

Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Mine Technician - Geology to join our established and dedicated team.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for assisting the Mining Geology and Production Departments in the definition of ore and waste removal at both the nickel/cobalt and calcrete mines at Murrin Murrin Operations (MMO).

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure sufficient drill collar set out and drilling consumables are available for the drilling contractor for continued operation
• Ensure sufficient ore mark-up for each of the pit excavators for continued operation
• Mark out of ore/waste blocks
• Set out drill collars and pin flags for drilling
• Accurate validation of drill samples
• Enter validated sampling data
• Load drill samples onto trailers in a timely fashion
• Take ownership of any allocated projects
• Participate in field activities for near mine exploration work
• Ensure geology consumables always in stock
• Maintenance of mark-up equipment
• Ensure Geotech vehicles are sufficiently stocked at all times
• Participate in review and improvement of procedures
• Complete tasks as required by the geology team

About You

This role would suit an individual looking for a team orientated environment where you will have the opportunity to work autonomously and be challenged positively, 

You will also have:

• Year 10 secondary education (with aptitude for science subjects preferred)
• WA ‘C’ class drivers licence
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team and foster team building
• Work with attention to detail
• Work safely and not create or ignore hazards

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer are:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources;
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing;
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards; 
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs; 
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success;
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs; 
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%; 
• A generous private health insurance allowance;
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills;
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers