Senior Mine Geologist

Safety / Environment

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practiced and adhered to ensure duties are performed in a manner that minimizes risk to employees and contractors
• Always maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Understand and familiarize oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures
• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation
• Strive to instill a safety culture in the Geology department and with other mine site personnel

 

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures
• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives
• Maintain a strong level of leadership with colleagues and contractor personnel ensuring company Core Values, Policies and Procedures are upheld
• Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to Geologists and Field staff within the team
• Coach, mentor, assess and monitor the work performance of Geology personnel within the team
• Act as the Chief Mine Geologist in their absence by directing and providing leadership to the Geology team

 

Behavior / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from your supervisor
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behavior in the workplace
• Uphold a strong professional relationship with contractors

Knowledge / Skills

• Plan, design and monitor grade control drilling programs to accurately delineate the orebody ahead of mining
• Provide and validate sectional interpretation of grade control data and produce validated polygon and wireframe models
• Regularly update the grade control block model
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on grade control drilling, ore reconciliation, mine geology and grade drivers
• Communicate geological, geotechnical and grade information to site technical, management and contractor personnel to assist with mine planning and achieving production targets
• Ensure ore is extracted to maximize recovery and minimize ore loss and dilution