Harmony is currently in the initial stages of assessing and defining the execution phase approach of the Eva Copper project and we are seeking highly motivated and experienced people to join our growing team. The execution phase will commence with continuation of front-end engineering and design in support of a final investment decision targeted in CY2024. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building a major greenfield mining operation that will offer employment opportunities across the project life cycle, from project definition and delivery into operations.
We currently have a vacancy for a Field Technician to join our team in Cloncurry in North West Queensland.
Responsibilities include:
- Commitment to safe operating practices and demonstrated duty of care.
- Ensuring our activities are environmentally and socially compliant.
- Our aim is to find and mine copper so bring ideas to the table.
- Supervise site preparation and earthworks for drilling activities.
- Provide support to the exploration geologists and collect drill-core and RC cuttings as required.
- Maintain and operation of the core shed.
- Processing drill-core for logging and photography/cutting/sampling of drill core. Other analytical techniques including PXRF, magsus as required.
- Supporting field work including rock-chip sampling, geochemistry (soil) programs, and geophysical programs.
- Data recording, some computer literacy required.
- Minimum 2 experience in similar role.
- Proactive safety record of behaviours.
- Open C class manual drivers’ licence.
- Forklift licence would be advantageous.
- The ability to work as an effective member of the team.
- High quality and standard of work, and attention to detail
- Ability to pass full medical (including Drug & Alcohol testing).
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Federal Police check (not required at application stage).
This role will be Residential in Cloncurry or DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our sites in Cloncurry QLD, with local candidates highly regarded. Our roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project.
- A mining operation with a minimum 15-year life of mine, and an accompanying highly prospective exploration portfolio comprising over 2,100 square kilometres of tenure.
- An opportunity to have a career that commences with the build of the project and its orebody knowledge, and transitions into the operation of the mine.
- A career in mineral exploration, developing with an experienced and successful exploration team with interests across multiple countries.
- Highly competitive remuneration, incentives, and other benefits.
- Stability in an established diversified (commodity and geography) global mining company, with an operational history spanning over +70 years.
- Harmony is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To Apply
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
To learn more about Harmony and the Eva Copper Mine Project visit https://www.harmony.co.za
We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to live and work in Australia and are required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol screening and a functional capacity evaluation suited to the work demands.