Experienced Exploration Technician

Evolution Mining

Exploration Technician role supporting geology teams at Evolution Mining. Collecting geological samples and preparing sites for exploration activities at Mungari Operations.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeMungari • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geological sample collection, site preparation, and field equipment monitoring while ensuring adherence to safety practices. Proficient in data entry and map interpretation, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geological Sample CollectionField Equipment MonitoringData Entry AbilitiesMap InterpretationSafety Practices Commitment

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Hard Skills

Geotechnical LoggingCore MarkingSample DispatchingSite RehabilitationSump Digging Supervision

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsPositive AttitudeAssistant-Oriented Capacity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeForkliftField Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Manual Driver's LicenceForklift Licence

Industry Keywords

Field TechnicianExploration TechnicianCore Yard TechnicianContinuous ImprovementWeather Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect geological samples from suitable sites, in either the field or open pit environment as directed, mark samples, note locations and dispatch to laboratory as appropriate
Prepare site appropriately, including field set up, gridding, clearing, supervision of sump digging, track clearing, drill pad setup and building of causeways
Collect drilling samples as directed, split as required and dispatch to laboratory
Complete marking up of core, geotechnical logging, and specific gravity determinations
Monitor field equipment and vehicles and arrange servicing or repairs as required
Complete site rehabilitation duties, including supervision of contractors, filling in sumps, ripping compacted areas, and collar cutting and plugging
Encourage, participate and assist to implement continuous improvement in all work-related activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous 6+ months experience working as a Field Technician, Exploration Technician or Core Yard technician.
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
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 at all times.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly performance bonuses
Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
Attractive rosters
Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live locally
Relocation support
Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
Life insurance and income protection
Referral bonuses
Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
Discounted health insurance