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• ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation 
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The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Senior Field Technician Drone & Field Survey Specialist to lead innovative and efficient field operations across Exploration, Resource Development, Environmental, and Legacy projects. In this critical role, you will deliver drone-based aerial surveys and GNSS operations, delivering high-precision data essential for ground disturbance reporting, topographic mapping, and reconnaissance. Your contributions will support both internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Reporting to the Manager Contracts & Logistics Support, ​ you will be on a regular 8/6 roster roaming across MinRes site operations.

Your primary responsibilities:

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

What is required?

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

About Mineral Resources 

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006. 

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