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Exploration Field Technician

Cockburn, South Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Support drilling programs, sample collection and management, core processing, and field-based exploration activities to contribute to the discovery of future mineral resources.

Role type

Exploration Field Technician

Builds

Exploration data and samples for copper discovery

Domain

Mining / Exploration

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

sample handling, core processing, field data collection, mobile plant operation, hazard awareness, record keeping, contractor coordination

Preferred skills

forklift license, HV license, traffic management license, mobile plant experience, senior first aid certificate

Technologies

mobile plant equipment

Responsibilities

Support drilling and exploration programs through data collection; manage sample handling including marking, splitting, orientation, cutting, numbering, dispatch and data entry; conduct field-based geological, geochemical, geotechnical, geophysical and hydrogeological activities; complete on-site sample preparation, QA/QC processes, record keeping and database management; assist geologists with exploration campaigns and logistics; support safe movement of samples and equipment; assist with contractor and field crew management; operate mobile plant and equipment where required

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on field technician

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