Mine Geologist

Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. Gruyere was commissioned in 2019 and is one of Australia's largest and lowest cost gold mining operations boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile in excess of 10 years.

Role Details:

In this Open Pit Mine Geologist role, you would report to the Senior Geologist: Mining and be responsible for providing quality mine geology services and work collaboratively with the broader Mining Team to maximise return from the open pit operation.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
 

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.
 

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance

• Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme

• Virgin Velocity reward points

• Increased annual leave

• Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

• Implementing mining methodology that minimises dilution and maximises recovery;

• Collate and deliver production and geological data and reports;

• Document the controls on mineralisation in mapping, reports and presentations;

• Geological interpretation, grade control models, resource models and reporting;

• QA/QC and ensure quality and integrity of data;

• Understand regional and local controls on mineralisation and testing;

• Design grade control and drill programs;

• Consider financial impact and manage costs effectively;

• Participate in continuous improvement of existing systems and process and identifying opportunities for improvements.

About you:

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology

• Previous practical experience in Open Pit Mining is highly desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and geological software such as Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac and Leapfrog

• Possess a Valid WA C Driver’s Licence

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.  We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.