Pit Technician

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Pilbara
Categories: Geology / Geotechnical

MRL is an innovative and leading diversified mining services company, with a growing world-class portfolio of the mining operations across multiple commodities and locations.

As part of our vision to be recognised as one of the great Australian companies, we pride ourselves in our ability to provide significant opportunity for the learning and development of our people, and to open the door for them to build a long-term career within our business.

If you want to work with a company that thinks different, works different, is different... Then you want to work at MRL.

Because you’re different.

About the role


Our Iron Valley operation is seeking a Pit Technician to join the team on a 2:1 roster. This role will be FIFO from Perth.

Reporting to our Technical Services Superintendent, your primary responsibility will be to provide support to the on-site mining services team, whilst also working closely with our Geologists.


With a demonstrated background working in challenging and demanding work environments in the outdoors, you will have a highly developed safety focus, and not be afraid to roll up your sleeves to meet challenges head on.

About the role

  • High level data entry skills and attention to detail.
  • Blasthole/stockpile sampling, dispatch and validation.
  • The ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Material tracking.
  • Ore mark-ups and spotting.
  • The ability to work safely in Pilbara weather conditions.
  • Maintain and foster a working environment which prompts safety in all that we do, whilst also providing outstanding service

About you

  • Previous experience in a Pit Technician role, or a Graduate Geologist will be highly beneficial to this role
  • Previous experience in an open pit mining environment desirable
  • A keen desire to learn and “help pitch in to get the job done” attitude
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • WA C Class drivers licence essential

What MRL offers YOU

  • One Team - Work in a supportive, diverse team environment, with generous employee benefits on offer including airline discounts, health insurance discounts, and salary sacrificing options
  • High Performing – A workplace that lives and breathes a strong safety culture, with life of mine projects extending 20+ years
  • Entrepreneurial - Genuine career development opportunities


If you believe that you have the necessary attitude and skills for this role, apply now for a confidential chat with our Recruitment Team. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time, unless specifically requested.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

This role is eligible for the MRL internal referral program.


About MRL
As an ASX 200 and perennial high performing company, Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) is an Australian based leader in the performance and delivery of diversified mining services and minerals processing, underpinned by a growing world-class portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities including iron ore and lithium.

If you believe that you have the necessary attitude and skills for this role, apply now! Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time, unless specifically requested.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

About MRL
As an ASX 200 and perennial high performing company, Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) is an Australian based leader in the performance and delivery of diversified mining services and minerals processing, underpinned by a growing world-class portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities including iron ore and lithium.

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