Exploration Technician

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us. 

About Mungari  

At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant recently completed, the operational diversity and unique work opportunities at Mungari are great for building and uplifting careers. 

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, short and long-term incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and local employee benefits.  

About the role

Are you an experienced Field Technician, Core Yard Technician, or Pit Technician looking for your next challenge? This dynamic role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills across a variety of field-based tasks while supporting both open pit and underground geology teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  A typical day involves the below responsibilities.

• Collect and label samples from field and pit locations for lab analysis
• Assist with gridding, clearing, sump digging, and drill pad setup
• Collect, split, and dispatch drilling samples as required
• Mark core, perform geotechnical logging, and conduct basic measurements
• Monitor and arrange servicing of field gear and vehicles
• Carry out or supervise sump filling, area rehab, and collar plugging
• Maintain and securely store all field equipment
• Contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives

This position will only be offered to those who reside locally to Kalgoorlie or are willing to permanently relocate.  Relocation support can be provided.  The roster is a continuous 9:5 (10-hour day) roster.

About you

• 3+ years’ experience working in exploration, underground or open pit mining operations is highly desirable but not essential
• Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions, all year round, including the cold of winter to extreme heat in summer is essential
• Current manual drivers’ licence is essential
• Forklift licence essential
• Good data entry abilities and general confidence with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel)
• Reading and interpreting maps and photographs
• Previous experience using a GPS and Differential GPS Units is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work in an assistant oriented capacity
• High level of organisational and time management skills 
• Be physically fit, with a positive can-do attitude
• Proven commitment to safe working practices always

What we offer

At Evolution we offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• Attractive salary package (QPB) + local living benefits
• Salary packaging options including novated car leasing, and remote living costs.

• Complimentary life insurance and income protection.
• Future opportunities to work interstate and overseas.
• Referral bonuses available.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter. 

To find out more about us and Mungari, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.