Pit Technician

What MinRes can offer you!

• World Class Facilities: Experience mining excellence at sites equipped with cutting-edge facilities – enjoy award-winning meals crafted by MinRes’ own professional chefs.
• Career Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Upskill, lead, and thrive through industry-leading training, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We value what matters most. Access a range of benefits designed to support your family, health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial future.

The Opportunity

Join our Geology function as part of the Technical Services team at Wodgina, delivering the in-field services that keep our mining operations accurate, efficient and well informed. You will play a key role in blast-hole sampling, ore mark-ups and ore spotting, while supporting the validation of grade block data and tracking material movements through the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of fieldwork and data, and who wants to build a career in mine geology and grade control. The role will commence on an 8D6x7N7x roster.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurate data analysis for feedback and geology data
• Blast Hole Sampling, Crusher sampling and delivery to on-site laboratory
• Carry out density testing
• Ore spotting to maintain ore hygiene
• Stockpile inspection, reconciliations and balance
• QAQC review of Laboratory assay, results and data
• Communicate and escalate any variance or deviation to plan to key stakeholders

What is required?

• Manual C class Australian Driving License.
• A safety-first mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficient with Excel, and a willingness to increase your computer skills where required.
• Ability to work in both a team environment, as well as confidence work independently
• Working knowledge of QAQC practices and data analysis
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Previous exposure to mining open-pit environment is beneficial, but not essential
• Experience or strong interest in mine geology, grade control or sampling- highly desirable.

About Wodgina

The Wodgina lithium is a world class hard rock lithium asset, located 120km south of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. MinRes manages all mining operations at Wodgina, including a spodumene concentrate processing plant with an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes (SC5.5).

About Mineral Resources (MinRes)

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.

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Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply.