Senior Mine Geologist
Core
Provide technical geological leadership to support the safe, efficient and profitable extraction of ore at the Eva Copper Mine, focusing on grade control, ore control, and geological modelling.
Role type
Senior Mine Geologist (Open Pit Copper)
Builds
Copper ore extraction and processing at the Eva Copper Mine
Domain
Mining (Open Pit Copper) in Australia
Required skills
Grade control, ore control, geological modelling, resource definition drilling, QA/QC, geological mapping, structural interpretation, supervisory experience, data management, blast movement interpretation, dig line design, stockpile management, reconciliation, XRF sampling, geotechnical mapping, drill and blast, Micromine, Deswik, Leapfrog
Preferred skills
First Aid certification, Queensland Surface Coal Mine Safety and Health Supervisor competencies, RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process
Technologies
Micromine, Deswik, Leapfrog
Responsibilities
Provide visible safety leadership and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements; Act as senior geological representative in absence of Superintendent; Lead grade control and ore control activities including blast movement interpretation and stockpile management; Develop and maintain short-term geological and grade control models; Conduct geological mapping and structural interpretation; Coordinate and supervise drilling and sampling programs; Maintain geological databases; Prepare geological and production reports; Identify geological risks and opportunities; Develop geological procedures and standards; Coach and mentor geologists and technicians; Support operational readiness and continuous improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities