Mine Geologist
Job no: 500459
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for our clients around the world since 2017.
In April 2023, our commitment to a sustainable future saw the beginning of the Dugald River Solar Farm operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33%; this is just the start of our renewable energy transition.
Mine Geologist
We are currently seeking a Mine Geologist to provide day to day underground mine geological services to the mining operation, in particular structural control, mapping and direction of underground development headings; planning of underground drilling activities; stope notes; reconciliation of producing stopes and collation of data in preparation for resource estimation.
This role will report to a senior geologist and is available on a roster of 8/6 with drive in, drive out options (DIDO) from the local Cloncurry or Mount Isa districts or FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane.
Competencies, qualifications, and skills:
- Committed to workplace safety with expertise in fostering safety cultures; holds tertiary qualifications in Geology and an Australian manual class driver’s licence.
- Proficient in underground mapping, sampling methods, geological interpretation, and basic drilling techniques, with demonstrated underground geology experience.
- Capable of managing core processing and directing field technicians; strong technical, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships across all operational levels, skilled in MS Office and knowledgeable in 3D mining software and database systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Core logging and processing.
- Underground inspections and validation of geological data.
- Mapping and interpretation for inclusion in geological models.
- Developing and updating panel and stope notes.
- Daily maintenance of grade control data management and reporting.
- Assist in regular geological reports in material movement reconciliations.
What we offer
Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including Telstra 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
- Gym/PCYC membership
- Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
- Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
- Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
MMG is committed to supporting the local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. We offer relocation assistance to approved commute locations when necessary, and an attractive incentive is available for employees who reside in or relocate to Cloncurry township. MMG actively supports local communities and encourages applications from individuals of Kalkadoon heritage and other local Indigenous backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.
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