* Small company, part of a small team, growth opportunity
* Unique, new mine, High grade, clean product, large lead producer
* Family Friendly 8/6 Roster, Projected 10+ Year Mine Life
ABRA MINING PTY LTD
Abra Mining Pty Limited (Administrator’s Appointed) is seeking a Mine Geologist for a full-time position with the company based at our Abra Mine.
Abra is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The mine represents one of the world’s cleanest and largest standalone lead-silver projects capable of producing “Metal in concentrate” of between 90 – 100ktpa lead and 600 – 800kozs silver per year.
The Abra Mineral Resource geologically consists of multiple mineralised zones predominately consisting of an upper over-laying sediment bound Apron zone that sits above an underlying hydrothermal feeder system called the Core zone. Exceptional rock specimens can be found within the deposit, including, carbonate replaced zone with significant jaspilite and barite alteration, and stroma lotic textures.
The most recent LOM plan (1.5Mtpa) based on the MRE2023, grade control model updates and ore mined to date contains 16.3Mt @ 6.9% Pb indicating a mine life of 10+ years.
The Abra Mine construction and commissioning was completed in late 2022 and production ramp up took place during 2023, the mine has now reached steady state production volumes.
The underground ore mined is processed through a conventional processing plant, to produce a high-grade lead-silver concentrate that is exported via the Geraldton Port.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mine Geologist is responsible for the daily production activities of the mine, validating daily ore movements, mapping, sampling, interpreting geology and updating level maps / pseudoholes.
The Mine Geologist position requires individuals to illustrate three-dimensional thinking, situational awareness and a high level of detail; ensuring that daily mine practices are followed and the development is in the best position to optimise future mining activities.
The mine geologist will also be required to undertake core logging activities to a high level of detail in keeping with the complexity of the Abra mineral deposit.
Robust Mine Geologists should strive to work in a Project Geologist capacity as appointed to facilitate career progression.
Key duties of the position include:
* Assisting with the development of grade control and underground procedures.
* Daily validation of underground ore movements
* Face mapping/ sampling
* Campaign backs mapping
* Structural and geological interpretation onto large scale mapping
* Take ownership of core logging and the improvement of core data systems.
* Validation of core logging to industry best practice
* Develop, maintain, and continuously improve geological interpretations of the Abra ore system.
* Report on geological activities to the Senior Mine Geologist and Geology Superintendent.
* Assist with the compilation of end of month reports, key statistics, and reconciliation data.
* Assist with and develop QAQC tracking, documentation, and lab audits.
* Contribute and maintain structural and lithological wireframes for use within the mine
* Complete regular workplace inspections on both surface and underground
* Fulfil Project Mine Geologist duties in their absence and at appointment.
ABOUT YOU
At Abra, we have an inclusive, collaborative, and fun culture. We share our knowledge, help each other out, and work as a united team.
Whilst technical skills and experience are important, above all, you are a team player and contributor. Your work ethic will be reliable, consistent, and always with high attention to detail.
In addition, you will have
* Bachelor’s degree in Science, Geology, or Applied Geology or a similar field.
* Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s license.
* 4X4 wheel drive competency Bachelor of Science degree in Geology
* Advanced computer literacy skills with strong Microsoft Office suite skills
* Proficient in the use of geological modelling software; experience with use of Leapfrog Geo software integral.
* Awareness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations
* An advanced understanding of ore-forming processes and 3D modelling techniques.
* A sound understanding of data management and validation processes.
* A strong grasp of ore-forming processes.
* Minimum 1 years’ experience within the resources industry.
* Ideally a minimum of 1 years’ experience in an underground environment.
* Established approach to being able to effectively source, gather, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
* Exposure to base metal deposits.
ABRA LIFE
* FIFO 8:6 roster ex Perth or DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds
* New camp, with a sports court and a fully equipped gym
* Each camp room has its own ensuite
* Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team
* EAP support provided
* Stability with a projected 10+ year mine life