Senior Mine Geologist

Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Mine Geologist to join our team.

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 resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people and operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful person will become a member of a hardworking 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 the mine team to coordinate geology activities across the site to ensure they align with the mine plan and budget
• Supervising and mentoring a team of geologists and technicians to ensure the delivery of geological services of the highest standard
• Oversight of the production and development geology function and routine mine to mill reconciliations
• Ensuring QA/QC meets industry best practice
• Maintaining and coordinating the drill schedule to meet production requirements, while respecting budgets
• Support our Team Lead of Geology to drive continuous improvement initiatives whilst providing guidance and leadership to our less experienced technical team.

About you

This role would suit a Senior Mine Geologist with previous experience in Open Pit Mining. You will also have:

 

• Bachelor of Science (Geology)
• Demonstrated experience and a sound understanding of geostatistical and geological principles
• An understanding of arid environment regolith profiles and experience with RC drilling supervision
• Previous exposure to Vulcan, Deswik, Acquire Systems, and ArcGIS (Advantageous)
• Have the ability to work across both production and development Geology and willingness to conduct field work when needed
• A current & valid manual C-class driver licence (essential)
• Have effective communication skills to mentor, train, and relay technical information and activities to 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.

 

Also on offer is:

 

• A permanent 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)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive monthly incentive program (based on site performance) that is paid on top of your salary
• 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
• Relocation and visa support.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers