Geology Technician | Nickel West Mt Keith | FIFO 7:7
BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
- Exciting opportunity for a geology technician to be an integral part of the Mt Keith and Satellite Mine project team
- Competitive salary on offer plus 12% superannuation and a range of company benefits
- Family friendly FIFO roster - 7 days on 7 days off
The main aspects of this role are to provide timely, high quality geological input into the mining process and promote safe working practices in the Mine Technical Services Department. This role will also focus on the day-to-day mining operations at the current Mt Keith open cut operation plus creating and executing the pre-work linked to the development of the Mt Keith Satellite Mine project based on the Yakabindie deposit.
The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in setting up a long-term open cut operation which has the potential to lead into greater roles and responsibilities. We are looking for the right candidate who is team focused and able to lead through innovation and performance.
The key functions provided by the Field Technician role include:
- Conduct dig face inspections to inform diggers on ore/waste contacts and inform operators how to treat talc and waste
- Maintain the relevant core yard facilities to the desired standard. Maintain the process for waste management.
- Conduct daily stockpile ROM and LTSP inspections
- Escorting of equipment to/from project areas
- Assisting in surveys (including heritage / environmental)
- Sampling and Geology Support
- Undertake all sampling related tasks, including the recording of information into electronic systems, sample/core pickup and dispatch
- Collect bulk samples upon request
- Support technical geology team through the creation of chip trays, photography of core or as requested by Geology Supervisor
- Undertake project closeout activities including collar cutting, collection of signage, removal of waste materials
About You
- Ability to demonstrate a knowledge in safe work practices
- Great communication and time management skills
- Demonstrated team player
- Basic computer skills
Nickel West Mt Keith:
Nickel West Mt Keith is located 460 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the Northern Goldfields. It is is a surface mining operation with multiple open pits and a concentrator plant. The operation is surrounded by pastoral stations, with the nearest townships being Leinster and Wiluna. There’s plenty to keep you entertained in the Mt Keith Village. Take the heat off the day and head to the pool – or join in any number of social activities. Employees commute to and from Perth on a fly in / fly out roster or form regional areas on a drive in / drive out roster.
About Nickel West
Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a refinery. We also have plans to expand our operations with new mines in the northern Goldfields and a large Nickel Sulphate plant in Kwinana.
As member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.
Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.
How To Apply
Apply now or before 20th Sept
About Our Process
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.