If you're at your best on the rig rather than behind a desk, this contract offers exactly that. Join a busy RC grade control program where you'll spend your days in the field, working with experienced operational teams and contributing directly to production outcomes.
This is a hands-on contract role on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, working day shift only and flying Friday to Friday. You'll be joining an active drilling campaign with a clear scope of work, a defined contract period, and a site team that values practical geological input.
You'll be trusted to oversee RC drilling activities, maintain high sampling and logging standards, and ensure quality geological data is collected and delivered to support mine planning and production. The work is straightforward, technically focused, and suits someone who enjoys being close to the action rather than removed from it.
This role will give you the opportunity to build further experience across grade control and production geology while working within an established mining operation. You'll work closely with drillers, mining personnel, and technical teams, with plenty of autonomy to manage your day-to-day responsibilities.
We're looking for someone with at least two years of RC drilling experience, ideally gained within open pit mining, however strong RC exploration experience will also be considered. You'll be confident supervising drill rigs, logging samples, managing QAQC processes, and maintaining accurate geological records in a production-focused setting.
Experience with Surpac, Acquire, and Leapfrog will be highly regarded.
To be successful, you'll also need:
- Tertiary qualification in Geology
- Strong RC drill program experience
- Rare earths or critical mineral experience
- A proactive and organised approach to fieldwork
- Current manual driver's licence.
This contract is expected to run for approximately 3 months and would suit a geologist looking for a focused FIFO opportunity with a predictable roster, quality technical work, and the chance to make an immediate contribution.
If you're looking for your next geology contract and enjoy spending your time where the RC drilling is happening, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Unfortunately, MPI Recruitment can only consider applicants with relevant qualifications and experience who are Australian Permanent Residents or hold valid working rights for Australia.