Senior Open Pit Geologist

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Globe 24-7 Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Opportunity knocks for an experienced and technically strong Senior Open Pit Geologist to work on the landmark Reko Diq 'mega project' in Pakistan.

Working on an expat 6/3 roster (weeks) FIFO basis, from any global point of hire, the
Senior Open Pit Geologist is responsible for optimizing the extraction of company's Ore Reserve, and its controlled delivery to the mill, as well as the definition of waste material for ARD purposes. Providing back-to-back cover for the Superintendent you will be involvedin supervision, training and development of the team and coordinating daily and monthly responsibilities with mining activities, and critical evaluation of geological, mine and metallurgical deliveries.

Key Responsibilites include:

  • Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments and sub-departments (MRM, Exploration, Laboratory, Engineering, Mining/Operations, Processing, Environment, Safety, etc.)
  • Design grade blocks (ore and waste) according to departmental classifications and best practice for control of dilution and loss, and ensure they are available ahead of mining
  • Monitor mining practices and markups to ensure consistency in material types, define high-risk loss and dilution and prioritise spotter supervision
  • Monitor and assist Operations with all Ore Loss and Dilution Control activities
  • Validate and maintain material movement statistics with integral knowledge of the production tracking systems and including closing blocks and blasts.
  • Represent the Mining Department and Mine Geology in all Production meetings, including planning and processing meetings.
  • Training and supervision of MRM staff for ore block creation, technical sampling, ore mark-ups, spotting, dilution control activities and mine reporting.
  • Participate in reconciliation processes for identification of improvement areas and conduct business improvement studies under Superintendent guidance.
  • Participate in cost control initiatives, inclusive of budget and forecasting exercises.
  • Provide high-quality technical support to all related RDMC Operations Departments and assist investigations into non-compliances.
  • Attend to HR related tasks for direct reports and their team members when required inclusive of monitoring succession planning initiatives through the facilitation of leadership training.

Your background

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required
  • Sgnificant, and current, experience in a similar level role in a base metals or copper/gold Open Pit operation
  • Must be prepared to obtain, and retain, a Pakistan Driving Licence and Pit Driving Permit
  • High level skills with generic software packages (Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  • High level skills with mining software packages (Leapfrog and Vulcan (or equivalent))
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a coordinated and agile multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure required
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision required
  • Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required.

A competitive salary is offered including short and long-term incentives.

Apply today for an immediate response, and full brief, in assured confidence.

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