Senior Field Assistant

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 Assistants to join the team at Ora Banda.

The responsibilities of this role will include:
To provide proactive and timely support for resource definition and exploration operations through hands on contribution in the field, including:

• Oversight and direction of Field Assistant teams
• Manage daily tasks and liaise with leadership team to prioritise work
• Training, mentoring and supervision of Field Assistants
• Purchase and maintenance of field equipment, supplies and other services
• Assist in tenement management activities (e.g. pegging, identifying correct areas to work).
• 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- primarily 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 time
• Ensure Site Disturbance Permits are in place for all clearing activties.
• Ensure all clearing creates the least amount of disturbance and is consistent with the company’s Environmental Management Plan.
• Direct vegetation clearing and 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
• Remote camp set up- maintenance and housekeeping
• Data entry and other computer tasks
• Ensure adequate stock items are maintained for day-to-day operational requirements

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

• Recent and relevant exploration experience
• Be mechanically minded
• Enjoy a broad range of physical field related duties
• Broad knowledge of exploration and mining processes
• Experience in camp set up and maintenance (Highly Regarded)
• Diamond Core and RC sampling experience (Highly Regarded)
• Hold a current WA C-class Driver’s Licence
• GPS and DGPS operation (Highly Regarded)
• Must have a strong safety focus
• Ability to work and manage effectively within 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.

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.