Senior Field Technician

  • 12/9 FIFO ex Perth to Port Headland
  • Mid-January start
  • 6-month contract with potential for permanency
An exciting opportunity is available with one of our clients for an experienced Senior Field Technician to join an established exploration team. This role is well suited to someone already operating at a senior level, with the confidence and experience to oversee field activities and support smooth day-to-day site operations.

You’ll play a key role across drilling, earthworks and logistics, working closely with the site team to keep programs running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Oversight and support of diamond drilling and core processing
  • RC drilling support, including sieving and sampling
  • Coordination and management of earthworks activities
  • Managing site logistics, maintenance and stock control
  • Supporting broader field and camp operations
  • Assisting with exploration camp management as required.
About you:
  • 5+ years’ experience as a Field Technician in exploration environments
  • Significant experience across diamond and RC drilling programs
  • Strong capability in core processing, sampling and earthworks
  • Proven experience managing logistics, maintenance and consumables
  • Previous exploration camp management experience is highly regarded
  • Comfortable acting as a senior presence within a small site team.
What’s on offer:
  • 12/9 FIFO roster, flights from Perth to Port Hedland
  • Mid-January start
  • 6-month contract with potential for permanent placement
  • Well-established exploration camp with air-conditioned rooms, shared bathrooms, cook/cleaner and an on-site gym
  • Must have manual drivers' licence, current national police clearance (within 6 months), and able to complete pre-employment medical and D&A testing.
If you’re an established Senior Field Technician looking for your next solid contract or longer-term opportunity, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

MPI can only consider candidates with relevant experience who hold Australian Permanent Residency or valid Australian working rights and are currently based in Australia.
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Dimmie Arnold

Consultant | Geology
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