Senior Field Technician Drone & Field Survey Specialist

Overview

Lead drone and GNSS field surveys for mining projects, ensuring data accuracy and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• tech integration
• personnel training
• 3d modeling
• gnss surveying
• drone surveys
• data reporting

Tasks

-Drive innovation in field survey practices by integrating new technologies and methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy. -Ensuring personnel are adequately trained to complete work requirements -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. -Utilise GNSS tools, including Trimble systems, for precise demarcation of land boundaries, heritage sites, LAP boundaries and environmentally sensitive areas that we operate near. -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 -Attend safety/toolbox meetings and communicate expectations with a focus on continued improvement of the Health and Safety Management system and addressing concerns. -Taking a proactive risk management approach to departmental tasks. -Coordinate and execute drone-based aerial surveys, including RTK setup, flight planning, and data acquisition for Exploration, Res Dev, Environmental, Hydro & Legacy projects. -Ensure accurate data entry, mapping, and reporting for ground disturbance and survey results, maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in technical documentation. -Supporting the Safety Management System ensuring a safety-first work culture

Requirements

• remote pilot
• drone surveys
• first aid
• driver licence
• communication
• stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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About Mineral Resources Limited

-It supports Tier 1 mining operations across WA with integrated pit‑to‑port services including crushing, screening, processing, logistics and engineering. -The company's Onslow Iron project achieved a significant milestone by supplying its first ore to port in May 2024. -Its energy arm extends operations into natural‑gas production to power mining and regional infrastructure. -Typical projects combine large‑scale commodity mining with engineering services—from mine set‑up to rehabilitation. -The company has taken unusual operational steps, such as acquiring its own rail fleet and streamlining access points to enhance efficiency. -It demonstrated agility by acquiring and subsequently mothballing the Bald Hill lithium operation in response to market conditions.

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