Geological Sampling

• Validate blast pattern designs.
• Undertake various daily sampling activities (i.e. Blast Hole, Trenches, and Grab).
• Carry out all sampling activities following Short Term Planning’s, to ensure that the best ore sample quality is obtained.
• Place pegs in the correct positions and label them to enable easy identification after drill pick-ups by survey.
• Ensure that representative samples are taken as specified, and on time.
• Conduct on-site sample split down to the required sample size, for delivery to the assay lab (in the case of drill core and Reverse Circulation (RC) sampling).
• Record samples from the drilling contractors at the drill site and assay lab.
• Number sample bags correctly to contribute to the accuracy of Ore Control dig block grade estimations.
• Transport infill drillhole cores from field to core shed.
• Participate in drill core mark-up, core cutting, core orientation, and core photography.
• Obtain reviews from the Geological Technician and the Grade Control Geologist regarding quality of ore samples.

Geological Sampling Assistance

• Assist in operating Light Vehicles for sampling activities and Ditch Witch machine for cutting sample trenches.
• Assist the Geology Technician in the facilitation of sample sorting and submissions at the Lab.

Standards and Quality Compliance

• Work within current Newmont Compliance and Quality standards, processes and procedures.
• Check to see that samples are collected in the appropriate bags with the correct labelling.

Health and Safety Management

• Accept personal responsibility for own health and safety, as well as health and safety of peers.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operations activities and ensuring that safe work practices are followed.
• Abide by and support others in carrying out activities according to Newmont Health and Safety principles.

Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High School Certificate/Graduate Geologist.

Additional Knowledge:

• Driving License.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ relevant work experience as a sampler within a mining environment.
• Prior experience in an open pit environment and / or conducting basic geology related activities is preferable.
• Prior experience working in or being involved with drilling and sampling is preferable.

Technical Skills:

• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Good manual dexterity skills.
• Good mechanical tools skills.
• Good time management skills.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Commitment
• Literacy.
• Methodical.
• Numeracy.
• Reliable.
• Independent.
• Safety Conscious.
• Self-Checking.

Working Conditions

• Position is site centered.
• Incumbent works mostly in the pit, where they are exposed to broken rocks on the pit floor due to blasting.
• Incumbent may be exposed to dust and noise from drill rigs and mining activities in the pit.
• Incumbent is exposed to moving rigs and other machinery in the pit.
• Incumbent has to work on a shift basis and may include night duties.