Mine Technician Underground

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership. Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.

This roster is 5/2 4/3 and a 10-hour day.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options (such as alternative rosters) available. 

About the Role

This newly created position offers a hands-on opportunity to support the Geotechnical Engineering team in a dynamic underground mining environment. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be undertaking underground inspections, managing QAQC data, maintaining and expanding our seismic and subsidence monitoring systems, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data to the Geotechnical team.

What sets this role apart:

• Opportunity to work in an expanding and dynamic underground mine.
• Practical training to undertake underground inspections, management of monitoring systems and QAQC data management
• Use of cutting-edge instrumentation including extensometers and geophones
• A clear pathway to career development, including an option for university studies

You'll be trusted to work independently once trained, including managing underground inspection requirements, using mobile apps for data collection and contributing to QA/QC processes. This is a role where your initiative and curiosity will be valued, and where your work directly supports the safety and performance of the operation.

About You

You're someone who thrives in a field-based role and enjoys solving problems in real time. Willingness to learn and spend the majority of the day underground undertaking inspections and providing support to the Geotechical team.

We're looking for:

• Ideally experience in underground mining or instrumentation however candidates without this experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Enjoys a field based role and is able to manage their time efficiently
• A manual driver's licence and ideally a Working at Heights ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and confidence using mobile apps for data entry
• Motivation to grow your career, perhaps even pursue further study in geotechnical engineering

You'll be joining a team that values safety, excellence, accountability and respect, and a manager who leads with clarity, flexibility and an open-door approach.

Closing

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To Apply

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