Trainee Geology Assistant
Gruyere - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
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:
Reporting to Senior Operator: Pit, your main responsibility will be to provide 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.
Benefits include:
- 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Virgin Velocity reward points
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role:
Geology Assistants perform a wide variety of tasks to support the Geology and Mining operations on site. These include:
- Completing ore mark ups – utilising a backpack sprayer and rock ink to demarcate ore and waste zones on the ground
- Ore spotting
- Collecting samples from open pit floor and stockpiles
- Diamond drill core processing, cutting and sampling
- Working alongside RC drill rigs to conduct sampling
- Maintaining stock levels and equipment
- Washing and detailing vehicles
- Helping other departments as required
- Using computers – systems such as MS Excel and other industry software (training provided)
- Walking on uneven ground
- Working around large open pit mobile plant machinery such as dump trucks, dozers, excavators
- Working in all-weather elements – in particular the heat during Summer
- Working in a small team – 4-5 Geology Assistants + Senior Pit Operator on each crew
Training and development for the role is offered on site and the role is mostly outdoor manual labour type work.
This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed term contract basis, with the view it would lead to a permanent position after successfully completing the trainee program. It is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.
About you:
- You will have experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- You will hold a valid Driver’s Licence
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.