Mine Geologist

Vault Mineralsis a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production. 

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector Southwest deposits.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Mine Geologist will be responsible for the underground grade control function of the deposit. You will ensure ore development is mined to optimise stope extraction and manage core logging and sampling of Grade Control drill programs. The role will also provide assistance in both the planning and implementation of drill programs, reconciliations and modelling of the deposit. This position offers the autonomy and opportunity to take ownership of various responsibilities in a small mine environment.

This position will be offered on a 14 :14 roster FIFO from Perth. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Day to day grade control operations
• Mapping and sampling
• Design and monitoring of grade control drilling programs
• Assisting in the production of grade control block models
• Providing daily, weekly and monthly grade control reports on mine geology, grade drivers and ore reconciliation
• Communicate geological and grade data to mining, management and contractor personnel to achieve production targets
• Ensuring that planning maximises recovery and minimises ore loss and dilution.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Post-graduate experience in an underground mining environment
• A sound understanding of underground grade control processes, including diamond drilling
• Proficiency using mining software, with exposure to 3D modelling would be preferred
• A methodical approach to data management and validation processes
• Gold experience highly regarded.
• As a passionate and results-driven professional, you will bring your technical expertise and analytical approach to this dynamic and challenging role. You have a positive attitude and a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve project targets. In addition to this you have:

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Long Term incentives plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees.
  • Novated Lease Vehicles
  • Trade tools 
  • FIFO Travel 
  • Portable Electronic Devices
  • Self-Education
  • Airport Lounger Membership 

An industry-benchmarked salary and the opportunity to join an established, stable, and financially secure company are on offer to attract people who want to make a long-term commitment to an organisation. 

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 journey, please apply now.

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