Mine Geologist (6 month fixed term)

Minara Resources has an opportunity for experienced Mine Geologist to join our team on site on a fixed-term six-month contract.

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

In this role, you will become a member of a hardworking, proactive and committed team who are responsible for the coordination and execution of geological activities at the Murrin Murrin Mine site.

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with our mine team to coordinate geology activities across our site
• Daily production duties including in-pit mapping, supervision of mining activities, ore block design, production reporting and mine to mill reconciliation
• The planning and designing of resource drilling, lithological logging, QA/QC analysis and reporting
• Maintain effective and accurate data processing and geological interpretation of drill data
• Design grade control drill programs to achieve maximum benefit and accuracy
• Contribute to the delivery of accurate grade control models for grade control and resource development purposes

About You

This role would suit a tertiary qualified Mine Geologist with previous experience in Open Pit Mining.

• Hold a Current & Valid Manual C class driver’s licence
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of geostatistical and geological principles
• Experience with RC drilling supervision
• Previous exposure to Vulcan and Acquire Systems (Advantageous)
• Have the ability to work across both production and development Geology
• Have effective communication skills to relay technical information activities to non-technical team members.

What We Offer

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

• A fixed-term six-month 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)
• A Variable Compensation Program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• 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/career