Your Impact

As the Technician Core Shed, you will support exploration activities by executing core shed tasks in line with site procedures, exploration standards and operational requirements.
This role will see you carry out core handling, cutting, sampling, geotechnical logging support, data collection and sample management activities. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate geological records, supporting core sample accessibility, and helping ensure core shed processes are completed safely, consistently and in accordance with SOPs.

As part of our team, you will

• Implement core handling, cutting, sampling and geotechnical logging procedures in line with SOPs.
• Gather geological data accurately and consistently to support exploration activities.
• Administer, store and retrieve core samples according to approved procedures.
• Follow geoscientist instructions for core sampling and related core shed activities.
• Photograph core samples using standardised processes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Support the archiving of core photographs in a searchable database linked to geological logs.
• Follow procedures for core disposal, and core shed operations to help prevent environmental degradation.
• Support access to archived core for research and analysis by internal teams, external partners or academic institutions.
• Maintain core storage areas to allow safe, accurate and easy retrieval of samples.
• Collect XRF, hyperspectral, density and other rock property data from core and chips in line with SOPs.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Practical experience in core handling, sampling, geotechnical logging support or geological data collection.
• Ability to follow SOPs, site procedures and standardised work processes accurately.
• Familiarity with core cataloguing, storage and retrieval processes.
• Experience handling geological samples and maintaining accurate sample records.
• Ability to support data collection activities, including XRF, hyperspectral, density or other rock property data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality, consistency and traceability of core shed records.
• Ability to work safely around exploration equipment, core samples and core shed infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to ask questions, clarify tasks and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with geologists, exploration supervisors, drill supervisors, field logistics team, health and safety teams, laboratory partners and suppliers.
• Commitment to stopping unsafe work and speaking up when risks or issues are identified.

Desirable experience includes previous experience in a core shed, exploration, geology, mining or field-based technical environment, familiarity with exploration SOPs and guidelines, and experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel for data management and Word for documentation.

Your work environment

This is a full-time FIFO role based at Lihir Gold Limited in Papua New Guinea, working on a 21 days on / 21 days off roster. You will support the Technical team within the Sciences and Exploration discipline, working with core samples, exploration data, site SOPs and equipment that supports exploration programs.
You will be part of a team focused on safe core shed operations, accurate sample handling, consistent geological data capture and reliable support for exploration activities across the Lihir operation.

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