Chief Geologist

The Chief Geologist will report directly to the Site Senior Executive and be responsible for ensuring compliance with mine safety legislation. Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting all safety matters immediately to the Site Senior Executive.
• Leading and assisting in coordinating all emergency response efforts on site.
• Providing back to back and ad-hoc coverage for the Site Senior Executive when required.
• Maintaining continuous updates on geological wireframes and block models.
• Assisting in the development of future mining proposals.
• Managing the technical services department.
• Formalising dilution and grade control procedures for the primary contractor.
• Managing grade classification and assay certificate issuance.
• Setting up and managing an on-site lab for assay certification.
• Establishing site-specific procedures related to geology, including sampling.
• Optimising pit designs to meet monthly schedules and overall mine plans.
• Leading morning meetings with the primary contractor.
• Assisting with blending management to optimise recovery and metal content.
• Managing exploration or grade control programs.
• Overseeing MRE reports and reviewing consultant work.
• Assisting with beneficiation of low-grade materials.
• Handling additional tasks as required by the Site Senior Executive.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience mining
• Experience in FIFO roles is essential.
• Preferred experience in beneficiation processes.
• Experience in laboratory setup and issuing shipping certificates.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Science, or an equivalent field.
• First Aid certification.
• Deswik software proficiency preferred.
• Manual driver’s license (C class).
• National Police Clearance and Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).

Please click apply or send your resume through to john.angara@zenithsearch.com. To find out more on these opportunities please call John on 0408 137 706