Senior Field Technician Drone

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Mineral Resources Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

  • Perth, Western Australia, Australia

  • Permanent, Full time

MinRes can offer you

  • ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
  • We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
  • Live Your Best Life Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

NOW to join the MinRes Family

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Senior Field Technician Drone & Field Survey Specialist to lead innovative and efficient field operations across Exploration, Resource Development, Environmental, and Legacy projects. In this critical role, you will deliver drone-based aerial surveys and GNSS operations, delivering high-precision data essential for ground disturbance reporting, topographic mapping, and reconnaissance. Your contributions will support both internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Reporting to the Manager Contracts & Logistics Support, you will be on a regular 8/6 roster roaming across MinRes site operations.

Your primary responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Safety Management System ensuring a safety-first work culture
  • Coordinate and execute drone-based aerial surveys, including RTK setup, flight planning, and data acquisition for Exploration, Res Dev, Environmental, Hydro & Legacy projects.
  • Process raw aerial imagery and point clouds into accurate 3D models and maps using photogrammetry and GIS tools to support Exploration, Res Dev, Environmental, Hydro & Legacy documentation requirements.
  • Ensure accurate data entry, mapping, and reporting for ground disturbance and survey results, maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in technical documentation.
  • Drive innovation in field survey practices by integrating new technologies and methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Utilise GNSS tools, including Trimble systems, for precise demarcation of land boundaries, heritage sites, LAP boundaries and environmentally sensitive areas that we operate near.
  • Taking a proactive risk management approach to departmental tasks.
  • Ensuring standard work procedures and safe systems of work are understood, and if not, rectify and fix in field and/or provide appropriate follow up actions
  • Ensuring personnel are adequately trained to complete work requirements
  • Attend safety/toolbox meetings and communicate expectations with a focus on continued improvement of the Health and Safety Management system and addressing concerns.

What is required?

  • Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is required
  • Experience in mining / drilling / resources sector, specialising with drone-based aerial surveys.
  • Experience managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment, including conflict resolution
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with senior business leaders and other technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams and strong stakeholder engagement ability.
  • Current WA drivers licence and Senior First Aid

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX's best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.

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