FIFO Geology and Survey Jobs
Geologists and surveyors are on site for every day the mine runs. Mine geologists map the ore body, log drill core and control grade. Field assistants and samplers do the physical work of logging, sampling and preparing core. Mine surveyors set out the pit and the underground development and keep the survey control accurate. Exploration camps employ the same people on remote tenements.
What employers ask for
Geologists need a geology degree; entry level graduate positions exist and experienced roles want several years on a mine or in exploration. Field assistants and samplers need no degree, a manual licence, fitness and the ability to work in the heat. Surveyors need a surveying degree or a mine surveying qualification, and in some states a registered mine surveyor's authorisation for senior roles.
Rosters
Mine based geology and survey roles run 8/6 or 2:1 depending on the site. Exploration work is often 2:1 or 3:1 from a regional base with a field camp rather than a village. The listing gives the roster and the point of hire.
Engineering roles on site are on the engineer page.
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Underground Surveyor | Plutonic Gold Mine | 8/6 FIFO
Catalyst Metals
Full-time
On-site
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
$140,000 - $165,000 AUD yearly
3 days
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Geology Technician Leading Hand | WA Gold Operations | 8/6 FIFO
Ramelius Resources
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
4 days
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Exploration Geologist | St Ives near Kambalda | 8/6 FIFO
Gold Fields
Full-time
On-site
Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia
5 days
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Underground Mine Geologist | Tropicana Gold Mine | 8/6 FIFO
AngloGold Ashanti Australia
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
6 days
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Lead Mine Surveyor | Prominent Hill | 8/6 FIFO
BHP
Full-time
On-site
Prominent Hill, South Australia, Australia
7 days
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Mine Surveyor | Jundee, Thunderbox and Carosue Dam | 8/6 FIFO
Northern Star Resources
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
16 days
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Project Hydrogeologist | Pilbara Sites | 8/6 FIFO
Fortescue
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
20 days
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Geotechnical Engineer | Gruyere near Laverton | 8/6 FIFO/DIDO
Gold Fields
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
21 days
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Open Pit Mine Surveyor | Sunrise Dam near Laverton | 8/6 FIFO
AngloGold Ashanti
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
24 days
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Geotechnical Technician | Tropicana Gold Mine | 8/6 FIFO
AngloGold Ashanti
Full-time
On-site
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
28 days
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