The Client Our client is a small Geological Exploration company that provides drilling and soil sampling for clients in the mining industry. Operating in remote sites in Western Australia they are currently seeking a Leading Hand Field Technician to manage day to day activities for Auger Drilling and Soil Sampling based on a 2 & 1 FIFO roster.
The Job Working in our clients Soil Sampling division on remotes sites the work is taking geochemical soil samples using a hand held Auger and Aggregate Sieve taking and logging soil samples at 1 meter depth.
Working with one other Field Technician on remotes sites you will be operating an ATV offroad buggy to get to predetermined GPS waypoints where one team member will operate the hand held auger drilling down to 1 meter depth where the other team member then will use a Aggregate Sieve to take a small Geochemical Soil Sample which is then bagged and tagged.
The Leading Hand Field Technicians main duties will include the following;
Reviewing sampling area, waypoints & satellite imagery to plan daily sampling activities such as best routes to gain access to sample areasPre Starts on ATV Buggy, Safety Equipment, Auger, GPS & Logging Computer ensuring equipment is refueled or charged & operating correctlyEnsuring the days supplies of sample bags, fuel, water, food & 1st Aid are prepared & loaded onto the ATVOperating the ATV Buggy & Auger in a safe manner at all timesTaking Soil Samples using the hand held Auger & Aggregate SievesBagging, Logging & Tagging Soil SamplesUnloading & storing samples at the end of the dayPrepping all equipment for the next day activities The Candidate We are seeking an experienced Geological Field Assistant with at least 1 year experience especially as a Lead Hand in either;
Auger Sampling for Geochemical SamplesDrillers OffsiderEssential Criteria includes;
As a minimum a C Class Drivers License Has flexibility & able to work varying projects across time frames & rostersBe Physically Fit & able to carry out regular physical tasksPass regular Drug & Alcohol Screens & MedicalsHave full "Ongoing" working rights in Australia – Perm Residents or CitizensHave excellent English Communication Skills – Verbal & WrittenBe a team player that enjoys contributing to a shared goalBe highly organized and able to prioritize and manage numerous tasks at the same timeHave a "pro-active" work attitude, possessing initiative and good problem solving skills Remuneration Initially working for Staff-Net as a Casual the pay rate will be;
$38.00 Per Hour+ Super on All Hours Apply Interested? Email your CV to [email protected] quoting Ref Number LHFT-2210