UG Mine Geologist
Silver Lake Resources
Daisy Milano Gold mine has a rich history spanning more than 20 years of operation, with over 1 million ounces mined to date. With new mining area, Easter Hollows, well underway, Daisy continues to surpass expectations as the flagship mine of the Mount Monger Operations. With structurally complex quartz-hosted mineralisation, including numerous occurrences of visible Gold, Daisy presents an exceptional opportunity for a Geologist looking for the challenge of maximising ore recovery from a unique Gold deposit.
THE ROLE:
We have an exceptional opportunity for a practical and consistent Mine Geologist to join the team at Daisy Milano, taking responsibility for the grade control function of the deposit. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, 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.
Other responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Foster close working relationships with technical staff and contractor personnel.
ABOUT YOU:
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in Geology
- Post-graduate experience in an underground mining environment
- A sound understanding of underground grade control processes, including diamond drilling
- Exposure with 3D modelling would be preferred
- A methodical approach to data management and validation processes
- Gold experience highly regarded.
- Strong Datamine skills and experience with Datashed, Leapfrog and Excel would be highly advantageous
- Hold a current C Class driver's license and Senior First Aid Certificate.
This exciting role is offered on an 8:6 FIFO basis from Perth and offers the opportunity to be part of a small team where you will take ownership and responsibility for the overall success of the operation. You will have the autonomy to make your mark on a mine, whilst having the stability of an established and financially secure company.
If this role sounds like the challenge you are looking for, please forward your resume and cover letter by following the "Apply" prompts. Please note that only applicants who are legally able to work in this country can be considered at this time.
Silver Lake’s preference is to deal with candidates directly and therefore agencies’ applications will not be considered at this stage.