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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Mine Surveyor | Jundee, Thunderbox and Carosue Dam | 8/6 FIFO
Northern Star Resources
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2 days
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Geo Labourer | Back River Project, Nunavut | 3/3 FIFO
B2Gold
Full-time
On-site
Nunavut, Canada
$93,704 CAD yearly
2 days
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Project Hydrogeologist | Pilbara Sites | 8/6 FIFO
Fortescue
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
6 days
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Geotechnical Engineer | Gruyere near Laverton | 8/6 FIFO/DIDO
Gold Fields
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
7 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
10 days
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Mine Geologist, Projects | Gruyere near Laverton | 8/6 FIFO
Gold Fields
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
13 days
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Geotechnical Technician | Tropicana Gold Mine | 8/6 FIFO
AngloGold Ashanti
Full-time
On-site
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
14 days
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Open Pit Surveyor | Mungari near Kalgoorlie | 8/6 FIFO/DIDO
Evolution Mining
Full-time
On-site
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
17 days
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Project Geologist - Underground Mine | Kathleen Valley | 8/6 FIFO
Liontown Resources
Full-time
On-site
Leinster, Western Australia, Australia
22 days
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Underground Mine Surveyor | Kathleen Valley | 8/6 FIFO
Liontown Resources
Full-time
On-site
Leinster, Western Australia, Australia
25 days
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Underground Mine Geologist | Prominent Hill | 8/6 FIFO
BHP
Full-time
On-site
Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
25 days
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Senior Mine Surveyor Underground | Kathleen Valley | 8/6 FIFO
Liontown Resources
Full-time
On-site
Leinster, Western Australia, Australia
26 days
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