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Laboratory Technician

Job no: RR10008421
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Telfer Operation

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Telfer Operations

In the Great Sandy Desert in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, our Telfer gold-copper mine is our fly-in-fly-out operation, comprising open pits, processing plant and an underground mine. While at site Telfer offers a diverse range of recreational activities including a gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room and refurbished communal eatery.

The Role

We are currently seeking multiple experienced  Laboratory- Technicians to assist with Sample Preparation at our Telfer Operations. As a Sample Preparer in the lab, you will operate machinery to crush, split, and pulverize mineral samples for laboratory analysis.

Please note this role is site based and is 8 Days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 nights off FIFO from Perth. Flying on Thursdays

Daily responsibilities include:

  • Handling of rock, core and drill chips
  • Operating sample preparation equipment – crushers, pulverizes, splitters, filter presses and weigh scales
  • Performing routine manual/labouring tasks, including lifting and being on your feet all-day
  • Numerical sorting and labelling of samples
  • Deliver accurate assay results in alignment with the Ore Processing, Geology, and Metallurgy departments’ analytical quality and turnaround time requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all requirements at the Telfer Assay Laboratory.
  • Foster a safe, healthy working environment by adhering to all safety and environmental standards

About You

We are searching for an individual who is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong background in warehouse operations, other requirements include:

  • Previous exposure to mining or other related industries
  • Valid driver’s license- C class
  • Forklift ticket or willingness to obtain one.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience and good knowledge of sample preparation techniques.

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time


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