Job Title: Principal Mine Geoscientist
This is a challenging role that requires exceptional leadership skills to lead and mentor Underground Geology teams in the safe implementation and completion of Mine Geology functions.
The incumbent will provide high-quality geological support to boost mine production, monitor development and stope grade performance, and act on variances outside acceptable limits.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise an Underground Geology team ensuring safe and industry-best practices.
* Provide timely geological support to boost mine production.
* Monitor development and stope grade performance, acting on variances outside acceptable limits.
* Incorporate diamond drilling information into underground Grade Control Block Models.
* Safely collect and maintain drill core logging data.
* Support geology QA/QC systems and processes, ensuring accurate data management in a geological database.
* Provide input into the generation, definition, and ranking of near mine extensional and exploration drill targets.
* Demonstrate proactive and timely project management, delivering on timelines and summarizing outcomes.
* Offer specialized technical support to all Mine Geology team functions.
* Assist in continual development, improvement, and documentation of UG Geology systems and processes.
* Ensure timely and accurate data collection, validation, and delivery to customers.
* Complete Stope Reconciliations and quarterly reporting.
* Conduct End of Month reconciliations accurately and address variances beyond acceptable limits.
* Manage department expenditure in line with business objectives.
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction.
* Meet agreed Geology Department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
About You:
* Sound technical skills in geological and mining techniques.
* Thorough knowledge of drill core processing systems and techniques.
* Extensive understanding of data quality control processes, related to sample practices, protocols, and analytical analysis.
* Proficiency in geological and structural logging and mapping.
* Experience in geological and 3D grade interpretation/modelling of grade control and diamond drilling data.
* Familiarity with grade estimation techniques and block model creation.
* Proactive in time management and autonomy.
* Well-developed analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Competence in mine production management, grade control, and diamond drilling processes.
* Understanding of various geological data collection methods and underground grade control/mining practices.
* Experience in reconciliation of mine production and grade control data.
What We Offer:
* Attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses.
* Best-in-class employee share program.
* Flexible working options.
* Generous paid parental leave policy.
* Other extended leave entitlements.
* Parent rooms.