Principal Geologist

Main Purpose:
Trafigura Mining Group (TMG) handles Trafigura operational mining assets, conducts technical due diligences and provides technical support to internal and external collaborators. The group is geographically located in several offices in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.

TMG is now looking for a Principal Geologist to join our Technical Support Team. The Principal Geologist will have the opportunity to conduct due diligence for internal collaborators and support the various trading desks. This collaborator will be working as part of our team of metallurgists, mining engineers and geologists currently located in Brisbane, Shanghai, Moscow, Seville, Johannesburg and Windhoek. This position will be based in the Trafigura Montevideo office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Compile and/or audit Mineral Resource Statements of our mines or projects.
- Provide hands-on technical aid including mentoring and training staff when required.
- Perform high-level 3D mine design and planning for assessment of Mineral Resource prospects for eventual economic extraction.
- Provide inputs in financial evaluation of mineral projects in terms of resources and exploration potential and costs.
- Carry on project site visits and interactions with and/or management of external consultants.
- Provide written input to due diligence reports based on review of geology and mineral resources.
- Conduct project risk assessments and mitigation.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Proficient in 3D Mineral Resource modelling and estimation and theoretical and applied technical knowledge in Mineral Resource Management fields: Geology, Survey, Mine Planning, Metallurgy and Processing (familiarity with Micromine software is an advantage).
- Experience in project due diligence.
- Proficiency in project risk profiling and mitigation.
- Ability to work independently within our multi-discipline technical team.
- Strong review and report writing skills are required.
- Project Management with a strive to meet timelines.
- High level in both Spanish and English.
- BSc (Hons) Geology Degree is a must.
- Professional registration with professional body to be recognised as a proficient Person.
- Minimum 5 years of validated experience in exploration geology and/or mining geology.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Technical Support