Senior Mine Geologist

About This Role.

• To plan, coordinate, execute and track the overall ore control and resource modeling processes.

In This Role You Will.

Ore Control Modelling and Development Geology.

• The role will involve ore control modeling and development geology, geological modeling, structural mapping, and resource estimation. 
• Oversee the supervision of the assay laboratory required for ore control. 
• Ensure reserve and ore control block models are produced and validated for planning and mining. 
• Ensure month end reconciliation figures are prepared and updates to resource modeling processes are recommended. 

Database Management.

• Review data integrity and quality during each drilling phase.
• Conduct extensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) monitoring to ensure the accuracy of data and interpretations.
• Validate moderate to complex interpretative and analytical geological data.

Exploration Opportunities.

• Identify and evaluate green fields or near-mine exploration opportunities.
• Investigate the potential of obtaining third party mineral investment opportunities.

Communication.

• Oversee and coordinate communication processes with team members.
• Collaborate with Mine Engineering, Metallurgy and Mine Geology teams.
• Manage information relating to resourcing and verify accuracy of assays, composites, and densities.

Work Scheduling and Allocation.

• Conduct and coordinate development plans for mining production.
• Establish long-term activities directed toward work viability.
• Exercise moderate to complex judgment in establishing job priorities.

Environment, Health and Safety Management.

• Monitor regulatory compliance and ensures alignment with international standards for mineral resource and reserve estimates. 
• Takes personal responsibility for the health and safety of employees is accepted and safe work practices are followed.
• Carry out activities according to Newmont Environment, Health and Safety principles.

Team Leadership and Staff Supervision.

• Provide guidance and expertise to the Production unit and the exploration function.
• Supervise complex Geological activities and prioritize tasks and responsibilities. 
• Perform first level of performance appraisal, recommend training and development actions. 
• Enhance communication with staff through regular feedback, meetings and briefings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist.

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations).

• Bachelors’ Degree in Geoscience / Geological Engineering / Earth Science.
• Must be able to meet the requirement of an Ore Control Modeler and Production Geologist.

Additional Knowledge.

• Advanced knowledge of modeling software, particularly 3D Modeling and basic understanding of grade estimation techniques.
• Broad understanding of the following:
  • Generative Exploration
  • Development Geology
  • Production Geology
• Knowledge of Geometallurgy and Mining processes.

Experience.

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years in a Development Geology, Production Geology and Resource Geology environment (need experience in all three disciplines), of which 2-3 years should be in a supervisory capacity.

Technical Skills.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong 3D interpretation and geostatistical modeling skills.
• Strong database management skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Behavioural Attributes.

• Attentive to detail.
• Customer focused.
• Quality oriented.
• Results driven.
• Safety conscious.

Working Conditions.

• The position is located in Ahafo North.
• Incumbent is exposed to an environment where the need for detailed or precise work is extreme and there is an almost continuous need for a high degree of concentration to focus simultaneously on several events or changing factors.