The focus is on providing geological observations, data recording, interpretations, technical thinking and recommendations to help towards delivering exploration success on copper-gold targets, all to be done safely and on time.

Expected tasks associated with this role, include:

Geological logging of drill cores, involving:

  • Quick log (skeleton log) – for daily drill hole progress reporting, and;
  • Detailed logging (geology and structures) of holes using a digital tablet with Excel data entry.

Importantly, geological logging must be able to:

  •  Identify intrusive (e.g., diorite, monzodiorite, monzonite, granite), volcanic (andesite, basalt) and
  •  Volcano-sedimentary rock types (volcanic breccias, greywacke, sandstone, siltstone),
  •  Alteration types (e.g., quartz, garnet, sericite, chlorite, epidote, K-spar),
  •  Minerals (e.g., pyrite, chalcopyrite, covellite, bornite, hematite and magnetite);
  •  As a priority, to keep up with the daily geological logging of drill holes, in-turn which helps to
  •  Meet the site schedule of drill core processing, sampling and assaying requirements

Daily reporting of exploration drilling and geological activities (templates already established, just needs daily updating and then email at the end of day to the site team).

Providing updates once / week via Skype about the drilling and geology on the project in progress.

Be available to help advise and/or answer technical and exploration related questions to management, when required.

Daily supervision of the drilling operations (i.e. drill rig and associated field teams)

Some mentoring and guidance to field technicians and junior geologists on the following tasks:

  • Core orientations and core tray mark-ups,
  • Drill core photography,
  • Cutting (including cut-sheet preparation) and sampling,
  • Use of standards during sampling and analysis.
  • Monitoring and reporting on safety – with the site exploration team and contractors
  • Working respectfully and collaboratively with the exploration team and contractors with site.
  • Assist with other technical and exploration related activities when required.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please apply below.