Field Assistant
- Join the Geology team as a Field Assistant at Vault Minerals.
- Support Mine Geology, Exploration, and Environmental teams by collecting geological and environmental data.
- Work on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.
- Permanent full time posiiton
- Work for an established Gold Mining company
- Gold commodity is offering a stable future
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.
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