Environmental Field Technician

• FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill mine
• 8 days on; 6 days off – day shift only
• Fly with Qantas with access to frequent flyer points and status credits
• 9-month fixed-term role

About the role

We are currently seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join the Environment and Approvals team based at the Roy Hill mine. Working on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth, reporting to the Supervisor Environment, you will be responsible for the safe completion of environmental field monitoring tasks including: sampling from groundwater bores, surface water locations, waste waters (surplus mine water ponds, waste water treatment plants), weed monitoring, along with supporting delivery of mine rehabilitation program through assisting with photo monitoring and inspections, seed stock management, overseeing drone seeding activities, assisting with contractor site works and data management.

Duties

• Undertake routine soil and water sampling in accordance with the sampling schedule
• Accurately label, record, and data entry of all samples
• Prepare and deliver samples to accredited labs in line with required timelines and quality controls
• Prepare and submit daily field reports 
• Maintain stock of monitoring consumables
• Assist with maintenance and calibration of the monitoring equipment
• Complete required QC checks and sampling as requested
• Assist with delivery of mine rehabilitation program with a focus on photo monitoring, seed stock management and drone seeding program
• Weed monitoring and control

Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of EnviroSys and sampling methodology
• Proficient in water sampling (groundwater bores, tailings facilities, waste rock dumps and surface water)
• C class manual drivers’ licence
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS
• Previous experience at a mine site with demonstrated experience in a field technician role or similar
• Familiarity with weed control
• Science degree desirable

Mine Site Facilities

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females
• Heated outdoor swimming pool
• Beach Volleyball court and Golf simulators
• Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
• SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About the Company

Roy Hill is a world class mining company, leading the way through innovative, integrated mining rail and port operations, to export iron ore safely and efficiently from West Australia’s Pilbara region.

We are a company where people matter. We support our team to reach their full potential by providing generous benefits and opportunities, empowering them to actively contribute to our success and that of our state and country.

We are committed to the use of new technologies that results in higher quality product, less waste, improved efficiencies and above all, a safer workplace. Our integrated next generation mine, rail and port operations enable the sustained low-cost production of iron ore at a consistent quality and grade, allowing us to respond to changing market cycles.

We are proud to collaborate and work in partnership with the communities in which we operate, supporting programs and initiatives that help achieve positive outcomes and leave a lasting legacy.

We are dedicated to minimising our environmental footprint, designing our operations to optimise the rehabilitation of the land when and where mining has been completed.

We are Roy Hill.

Equal Opportunity

Roy Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we proudly encourage Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination.

We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.