Mine Geologist | FIFO 8:6 | Open Pit Operations
TSS Group are recruiting an experienced Mine Geologist to support an established open pit mining operation in Western Australia. This is a FIFO role on an 8:6 roster, reporting to the Geology Superintendent and working as part of a site-based geology team.
The role focuses on grade control, ore definition and reconciliation to ensure consistent delivery of ore quality to the processing plant.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
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Grade control block design and ore classification in line with site protocols
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Ore mark-up, ore spotting and supervision of ore extraction
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Highwall, floor and active face mapping
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Planning and supervision of RC and diamond drilling programs
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RC chip and diamond core logging
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Stockpile management, ore tracking and blending input
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End of month reconciliation and reporting (ROM and mill)
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Geological data entry, QAQC compliance and database management
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Use of Surpac and geological modelling software to interpret and manage data
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Supporting graduate geologists and contributing to site geology projects
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Maintaining strong safety standards and compliance with site systems
Skills & Experience
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Tertiary qualification in Geology
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Experience in hard-rock open pit mining geology roles (e.g., rare earths, gold, iron ore, nickel, lithium)
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Strong grade control and ore control experience
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Experience supervising drill rigs and managing drilling programs
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End of month reconciliation experience
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Proficiency with Surpac and MS Office
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Exposure to Datashed or AcQuire databases
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Sound understanding of QAQC standards and processes
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WA C-Class Driver’s Licence
Roster & Location
This position suits a hands-on Mine Geologist who is comfortable working closely with mining and processing teams in an operational environment.
To apply or request further details, contact TSS Group.
