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Senior Field Assistant

Ora Banda Mining
Bayswater, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025 CLOSED ON 2/10/2025

Job Posting for Senior Field Assistant at Ora Banda Mining

  • Be part of the winning team that puts people first and loves the rocks
  • Family friendly roster - 8:6 FIFO Perth or DIDO Kalgoorlie
  • Join the highly experienced Geology team and come on an adventure with us.

THE COMPANY
Embark on a transformative journey with Ora Banda Mining. Over the last 18 months we have delivered unparalleled growth and opportunities for our people, and we are only just getting started. Ora Banda Mining has ore-some rocks and awesome people who are working together exploring, developing and delivering each and every day on our journey to be the next mid tier gold producer.

Joining Ora Banda Mining means becoming part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that places a premium on developing our people to make a difference. We believe in empowering our people to keep improving, providing them with the support needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with shaping the future of the mining industry.

As we unlock the untapped potential within our 1000km2 land holding, Ora Banda Mining invites individuals who share our passion for exploration, sustainable mine development, and responsible resource management to join us on this exciting adventure. Discover a place where you can advance your career and contribute to a legacy of excellence. Your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful career starts here, with Ora Banda Mining.

THE ROLE

Applications are sought from experienced Senior Field Assistant to join the team at Ora Banda.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Oversight and direction of Field Assistant teams
  • Manage daily tasks and liaise with Supervising Geologist to prioritise work
  • Training, mentoring and supervision of field assistants
  • Purchase and maintenance of field equipment, supplies and other services ensuring adequate stock items are maintained for day-to-day operational requirements
  • Assist in on-ground tenement management activities
  • Liaison with drilling team
  • Supervise and maintain high QAQC standards for all sample collection activities
  • Collect, record and transport samples of rock, soil or water
  • Collate information collected from a range of samples and carry out computer processing of the data
  • Drill sampling- AC, RC and Diamond
  • Drill chip collection, washing & storage - ‘chipping’
  • Control the movement of sample bags - ‘bag farming’
  • Supervise and maintain high QAQC standards for drill core processing operations which include mark-up, orientation, photography, magnetic susceptibility, RQD, densities, recoveries, etc
  • Ensure compliance at all times with the Companies QAQC procedures
  • Error-free sample dispatch to ensure that all relevant samples are dispatched to the relevant laboratory through the proper dispatch process
  • Ensure all explorations vehicle kept clean & well maintained at all times
  • Ensure Site Disturbance Permits are in place for all clearing activities.
  • Ensure all clearing creates the least amount of disturbance and is consistent with the company’s Environmental Management Plan.
  • Direct vegetation clearing, preparing and rehabilitation of drill sites
  • Direct and maintain concise records of all rehabilitation activities on drill sites
  • Simple surveying tasks – locating sites, gridding, track location
  • Data entry and other computer tasks

ABOUT YOU
To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • Recent and relevant exploration experience
  • Machine operating tickets – forklift, loader, backhoe
  • Range of experience in physical field related duties
  • Broad knowledge of exploration and mining processes
  • Soil sampling and geophysical survey supervision
  • Contractor management
  • Diamond Core and RC sampling experience (Highly Regarded)
  • Hold a current WA C-class Driver’s Licence
  • GPS and DGPS operation (Highly Regarded)
  • Management of a small team
  • Senior First Aid certificate desirable
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Excellent record keeping skills

Your motivation:
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, love to challenge themselves and others to do better and pursue solutions with intent. You want to achieve your goals, but you understand that every person is important to our team success, so you help support others so we can all achieve great things. It is important to you that you work safely and create an environment that is respectful and inclusive. You like to get the job done but love to have fun along the way. This is the way we operate at Ora Banda, so if this sounds like you, then apply now and join the OBM team.

Discover the benefits of working with OBM:

  • Employee discounts program
  • Site Quarterly bonus
  • Generous paid parental leave scheme.
  • Discounted Corporate Health Insurance option.
  • 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
  • Salary sacrificing options including novated leasing and FIFO parking.
  • Free access for you and your family to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), a free confidential counselling and wellbeing service.

ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, and valid National Police Clearance.
At Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s website www.orabandamining.com.au

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter by following the APPLY NOW PROMPTS.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately.

Recruitment Consultancies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role. Candidates will be considered via direct application only.

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