Geology Technician - Tropicana Gold Mine

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After an impressive debut in 2013, the Tropicana gold mine has consistently achieved or beaten performance targets. Owned by AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd (70% and manager) and Independence Group NL (30%), this large-scale, modern open pit gold operation represents one of the most significant Australian gold discoveries of the last decade. Tropicana has now established itself as an industry leader in operational excellence, offering an attractive working environment and contemporary accommodation and facilities.

We are now seeking a Geology Technician to join our Mine Geology team at the Tropicana Gold Mine on a permanent basis. Offered on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Mine Geology Supervisor, this multi-skilled and dynamic role is responsible for providing support to the multi-disciplined Mine Geology team through the allocation of tasks and  resources as prioritised and directed by the Supervisor or delegated Leading Hands.

The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

·Carry out weekly stock takes on consumables and supplies

·Ensure that all consumables including pre-numbered bags are available for the drill contractor and laboratory

·Operate field computers, generate, update and maintain geological data files

·Operate and maintain equipment including light vehicles, paint packs

·Carry out Field QAQC as instructed by the Grade Control drill planning work. This includes the weighing of samples in the field, capturing duplicate samples off the rig, weighing and submitting for analysis as well as mass balance test work programs.

·Pickup GC samples from the Drill pattern and deliver to the Laboratory

·Carry out Ore Mark ups in pit

·Install and pick up Blast Monitors or Blast Vector Indicators (BVI) for blast monitoring activities

·Prepare samples for analysis in the onsite lab. This includes loading and unloading ovens, load automated sample prep machine and manual preparation of samples. Maintain and check the automated sample preparation circuit as per SGS’s guidelines and report any faults concerns with the circuit to the Lab Manager.

·Carry out geotechnical field monitoring, coordinate movement and installation of geotechnical field equipment

·Assist surveyors with pick up and set out and update survey files

·Carry out water bore monitoring

The ideal candidate will possess:

·Proactive approach to hazard and incident reporting, workplace inspections.  

·Can do attitude

·Familiarity with computers including basic Microsoft Office skills

·Good written and oral communication skills

·Capable of developing and maintaining working relationships across a broad cross section of AngloGold Ashanti’s mining personnel, consultants, contractors and researchers

·A WA C class (manual) drivers licence

·Permanent work rights in Australia

·A National Police Clearance

Desirable skills/experience

·4WD vehicle operation

·Maintaining stock levels via inventory control

·High Risk Work Licence LF (Forklift)

·Use of GPS equipment

·Cert II and / or III Geosciences and Field Practices, or Cert III in Mining Exploration desirable

·Experience in using SAP software desirable

To be successful in this role you will also need to share AngloGold Ashanti's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.

If you are not a current AngloGold Ashanti employee please apply online by clicking here

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly.

Please note – only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted