Zehra Celepci Kincora Copper Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 71 635 807 171) is seeking an experienced Geologist to join their team. Benefits $100,000 + Sup..
Zehra Celepci Kincora Copper Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 71 635 807 171) is seeking an experienced Geologist to join their team. Benefits $100,000 + Superannuation Task & Responsibilities The successful applicant will perform the following tasks: Daily management and supervision of Drilling Contractors, as well as review and approval of invoicing to management. Planning of exploration programs and liaising with landholders and contractors to deliver exploration programs and appropriate rehabilitation of sites post drill hole completions. Daily reporting of exploration drilling progress, geological and field activities. Providing daily drilling data uploads to the company data storage system. Geological logging of drill cores on a daily basis, involving: Quick log (skeleton log) – for daily drill hole progress reporting, and; Detailed logging of holes (geology, alteration, mineralisation, structures) using a digital tablet for data entry. Importantly, geological logging must be able to: identify intrusive rocks (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, albite, 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 Kincora schedule of drill core processing, sampling and assaying requirements. Plotting of drilling geological information onto cross-sections to show drill hole progress towards the target(s), Undertake a review of drill holes logged, once the geochemistry data is returned from the laboratory, to improve and refine the geological information logged. Guidance to the field team in regards to diamond drill core processing with accuracy and also at a high standard at the core yard will include, but is not limited to: diamond core orientations and core tray mark-ups, recording of drill core recoveries and accurately assessing core loss, drill core photography, cutting (including cut-sheet preparation) and sampling of drill cores, use of standards during sampling and analysis. Actively contribute by way of monitoring and reporting on safety to help ensure personal safety and also the safety of team members and associated contractors. Working respectfully and collaboratively with the exploration team and associated contractors. Be available to help guide, advise and/or mentor new field team members. Assist with other technical and exploration related activities when required by supervisors. Qualification & Experience A relevant Bachelor's degree Knowledge and experience in porphyry copper exploration 5 years + Previous experience with diamond drilling programs and the associated drill core processing, Previous logging and sampling experience with reverse circulation and/or aircore drilling programs, Competent with computer software (e.g., MS Office, QGIS, Leapfrog, Access Databases) A valid first aid certificate A valid driver’s licence About Company Kincora Copper Australia Pty Ltd is actively exploring for copper-gold in Australia: https://www.kincoracopper.com/ and seeking an experienced geologist to support the work programs. The focus of the exploration geologist role is to provide: field based geological observations, data recording, interpretation of geological data, technical thinking and also recommendations to help towards delivering success on Kincora’s copper-gold exploration projects in NSW, all to be done safely and on time. Exploration geologists will be centred from the Trundle operations in NSW, with time required at the company’s regional project sites in NSW. Team members operate on a drive-in-out (DIDO) basis, working a two week-on and one week-off roster. Salary: $100000-100000 Job Publish: 02-12-2024 Job Expire: 01-01-2025 Please click to View more detail / apply .