The Eva Copper Mine (ECM) is located in North West Queensland approximately 75km north-west of Cloncurry. The greenfield Eva Copper Mine Project is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd.The Project will be the largest mining operation in North West Queensland with a minimum mine life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. The project is permitted, and the mine site will include development of these pits, a copper concentrator, associated processing and non-processing services and infrastructure including tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, water management facilities, power generation and an accommodation village.Harmony is the largest gold producer, by volume, in South Africa owning and operating numerous mining and tailings retreatment operations. Harmony also owns and operates the Hidden Valley Mine in Papua New Guinea including holding 50% (Joint Venture with Newmont) in the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. These Papua New Guinea assets together with the Eva Copper Mine Project supported by the Harmony Australasia corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.Harmony is currently preparing to progress the Execution Phase of the Eva Copper Mine Project in support of achieving near term 1st production and are seeking highly motivated and experienced people to join our growing project delivery and operations teams. The Execution Phase will commence with front-end engineering and design, and in parallel preliminary site works will also be progressed in support of full project execution post final investment decision. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major forward-facing metal 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.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.What you will bring to HarmonyMinimum 2 years experience in a 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).LocationThis 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 OfferAn 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 kilometers 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.We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.To ApplyIf 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 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.
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