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OZ Minerals is now proudly part of BHP, with the acquisition strengthening BHP's portfolio in copper and nickel, helping to meet the worlds increasing demand for the critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, to supporting the energy transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
In combining our two organisations we will be able to provide more options for growth, bringing new talent and innovation together to unlock these resources in a sustainable way, and deliver value to our shareholders and the communities in which we operate.
Our strategy has and will always be to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. As we work through this transitional period of bringing both organisations safely together, we know that some processes will take longer than others and for now we will be continuing to temporarily recruit roles for our Carrapateena team within the OZ Minerals recruiting platform.
Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off / 7 days night; 7 days off
Department: Mine Technical and Technology
Manager: Senior Geologist- Mining
Employment Type: Permanent.
About the Role:
In the role 'Geology Technician - Mining' you will be responsible for working within a team of geologists and technicians to execute:
- Underground geological sampling:
- Wall channel chip sampling
- Face grab sampling
- Production ring grab sampling
- Associated data entry with all above
- Daily and EOM stockpile inspections
- Core metre marking, and orientation
- Core SG measurements and cutting
- Creating drill core laboratory dispatches
- Geotechnical data capture - RQD, Fracture Frequency,
- Geology stocktakes including core yard supplies and stores ordering.
- As needed support and execution for grade control project tasks working with the mine Geologists.
- Participation in department daily, weekly, safety meetings
- Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing improvements of Mine Geology
You will have:
- Competent manual driving
- High-Risk Forklift licence ideal.
- Experience in an Underground Mining environment is preferable.
- Understanding of underground development process is preferable.
- Core yard Technician role drill core processing exposure is preferable.
- Ability to make confident and timely decisions when working under high-pressure situations.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to work in a team.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver and drive safe practices.
- Ability to work
- Computer skills, including exposure to Microsoft office.
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
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Applications close in two weeks.
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