Pit Technician

Barto Gold is an Australian Gold explorer, developer, and producer who has been operating since 2009 and is focused on gold exploration and production in Western Australia. The operation consists of a 1.8Mtpa processing plant, three active underground mines, two active open pits, with new mines started in 2025 and planned to start in 2026 as part of the companies 5-year plan and a vision to reach 150,000oz/pa by 2028. Currently the company operates two producing undergrounds with another new operation being rehabilitated and two open pits balanced against each other.

Due to this exciting growth, we are actively seeking to recruit an Open Pit - Pit Technician to join our Southern Cross operation. This position will be 8:6 & 7:7 alternate day shift, night shift, BIBO from Perth; however, other travel options are available for professionals not residing in Perth.

About the role:

The successful applicant will join a small dynamic team of individuals from diverse and culturally different backgrounds that support each other. Reporting to the Senior Geologist - Open Pit, and supported by the Open Pit Mine Geologists' Team, the role will encompass assisting with daily ongoing operations. These will routinely include assisting with ore mark ups, ore spotting, dig plan tracking and daily data entry. In addition, when required the role will involve collaboration with the Exploration & Resource Definition teams regarding relevant surface operations.

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience as a pit technician, with preference being gold operations. However, more importantly, character attributes of motivated, responsible, self-driven team player individuals will be highly regarded. Recent geology graduates wanting to commence their career within the mining industry or other mature responsible individuals are recommended to apply.

Essential to being successful in consideration for this role. You will possess the following skills, qualifications & personal attributes:

• Experience in geological mining operations with at least 1 year in an open pit environment.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail and proactiveness.
• Active communicator.
• Committed attitude to safe systems of work.
• Diligent presentation of administrative task.
• Right to work and reside in Australia.
• Current Western Australia driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol and police clearance tests.
• Open pit gold mining experience - desirable.
• Knowledge of open pit and exploration style RC drilling and associated sampling - desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Senior and Open Pit Geologist with daily open pit operations.

• Responsibilities include:

• Complete ore markups.

• Guide selective ore mining to minimise loss and dilution.
• Monitor mining operations and record or communicate findings as needed.
• Complete sampling tasks and enter related data.

• Support grade-control drilling, including QAQC, timely sample collection, and dispatch.

• Assist the Geology Department in meeting its responsibility to provide high-quality technical services to the Mining, Environmental, and Processing Departments.

• Report safety observations, including hazards and interactions.

Culture & Benefits:

If you are ready to step up to the challenges of this role, it can lead to greater opportunities for career growth and progression. With a competitive remuneration package and a challenging work environment with a growing vibrant company where your skills really can make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join this high-performing, close-knit Mining team and play a role in developing a culture of excellence that motivates those around you.

• Competitive remuneration package
• Discretionary Schemes

You must have a current WA driver's licence and be able to pass pre-employment checks including a full medical, drug, and alcohol testing, and a police clearance.

Candidates must have the right to reside and work in Australia.