Geoscientist

Adelaide, Australia
- Reqid:

- ** 13847BR**
- Job Category:

- ** GDS**

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling products and services to the global minerals industry for over 125 years. As the industry’s only integrated drilling services and products provider, we combine engineering excellence, global manufacturing facilities and the most experienced drilling services group in the business.

Our Geological Data Services (GDS) division is focused on redefining the future of mineral exploration through innovative and emerging technologies delivered through industry-leading products and services. These include onsite real-time drilling data and geochemistry.

We are growing our Geological Data Services team and we are looking to add a local Geoscientist to our Adelaide team. As part of our Geological Data Services (GDS) team, this role is a key technical resource in rolling out, developing and supporting our field deployable geochemical technology in their respective region.

Tools include Boart Longyear’s new Truscan logging trailer deployed in either the drilling workflow or core storage facility. This role is expected to provide technical support for the calibration, structural and chemical understanding that supports Truscan and other GDS tools, working alongside Boart Longyear and our mining clients. As Boart Longyear continues to develop a suite of new tools that require internal and external end user training and support, learning and training is a significant part of this role.

This role may at times require working rosters that align with end user requirements and is suited to a Geologist, Geochemist or Geophysicist with hands on field experience.

**Want to know a little more about the role?**
- Use and deployment of GDS geotechnical and geochemical tools to end user satisfaction- Training of drill crews and field technicians to operate geochemical analytical equipment- Provide feedback on technology innovation and documentation- Trouble shooting technical issues tied to geochemical analytical equipment- Geochemical technology hardware and software maintenance as required- Review and QA/QC of all geochemical data generated- Manage working relationships with drill crews, geologists, mine supervisors, GDS team and management**A few other things we’re looking for**:

- Bachelor degree in Geology, Geochemistry and/or Geophysics- Background and/or understanding of XRF related hardware and software- XRF technology experience tied to hard rock geochemistry- Understanding of hard rock geochemistry and Ore deposit knowledge- Ability to work with and engage a diverse group of stakeholders- Mine site related field experience- Some of our client sites/travel requirements will require a COVID-19 Vaccine Digital Certificate/ Immunisation Record.**Other desirable experience**:

- Basic mechanical and electronics skills- Basic SQL, R Studio and Python knowledge- Ability to adapt to new IT systems- Geological Lab experienceOur varied range of services and products requires bringing together diverse and complimentary people. At Boart Longyear our aspiration is to create an environment that welcomes all unique attributes a person possesses.

**Auto req ID**: 13847BR
**Job Code**: 070001 Engineer 1.08.Professional
**Function**: GDS
**Region (Business Group)**: APAC
**Country**: Australia
**State/Province**: South Australia
**City**: Adelaide