Field Assistant
Vault Minerals
Join our Geology team as a Field Assistant,
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
Deflector Operation, located 160km east of Geraldton, consists of two independent, high-grade, narrow vein gold/copper mines, Deflector and Deflector South West. Two new mining areas, Spanish Galleon and Contact, are currently being developed from Deflector South West in order maintain the current production profile (~40Kt ore/month) over the next 4 years.
Reporting to the Senior Resource Geologist, the Field Assistant will support the Mine Geology, Exploration, and Environmental teams. Responsibilities will include collecting geological and environmental data, conducting core-yard activities maintaining control processes and procedures, conducting underground sampling, and monitoring environmental conditions.
This role is offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton and surrounding areas.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Assist Geologists to ensure work programmes are completed as planned.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, Traditional Owners, Landholders and other Departments.
- Processing diamond core, mark-up and orientation, core cutting, sampling, photography and other related measurements.
- Ensure DDH, RC percussion and air core programmes are conducted to company standard, with reference to sampling and QAQC protocols.
- Assist with, underground face sampling, mapping, daily recording of water meters and dewatering pipeline inspections.
- Ensure accurate data capture using our Geological database.
About You
- Previous experience as a Field Technician or in farming is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in orienting, cutting and meter-marking diamond core
- Ability to work as part of a small and autonomous team
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and effective analytical and communication abilities.
- Hold a valid WA Driver’s License (manual C Class) and 4WD Certificate.
- High Risk Forklift ticket (LF), will be highly regarded
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.