Mine Geologist
Job no: 500387
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery 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 and 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.
About MMG Rosebery
MMG Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia.
The Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold ore.
It supports approximately 500 workers and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain, boosting the economy of the west coast of Tasmania and beyond.
Rosebery offers exceptional outdoor experiences with fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, rock climbing and walking at your doorstep and the MMG office in Burnie, gives employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
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.
This role is offered on a flexible 8/6 roster as a residential role or DIDO from within Tasmania
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, organizational, 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:
- Design and supervision of underground diamond drilling activities
- Core logging and processing and underground inspections
- 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
- A safety-first culture
- An attractive remuneration including an incentive scheme, accommodation, and allowances.
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Relocation support where required to the point of hire.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Advertised: Tasmania Daylight Time
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