Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Provide technical and operational leadership to the site geology team, including geologists and technicians, with accountability for safety performance, development, and delivery of high-quality geological outputs. The role is responsible for optimizing orebody knowledge and maximizing asset value through effective geological modeling, grade control, and resource conversion
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities and tasks:
• Lead and mentor a team of geologists and technicians, ensuring technical and professional development, focused on building a world-class team
• Ensure safety KPIs are defined and delivered by the entire team
• Own and execute strategic conversion drilling programs focused on resource and reserve conversion supported by strong geologic interpretation and consideration for mining and processing
• Own and execute grade control drilling programs to effectively de-risk the near-term plan
• Ensure technical knowledge for geological mapping, drilling and logging programs has been adequately captured and integrated into models and resulting plan
• Ensure detailed mine plan reviews with consideration for geologic risk and execute mitigation plan for near term and LOM plan
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Safety and Finance)
• Monitor departmental KPI's to ensure agreed work programs, drilling, cost and ounce delivery targets are met
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor of Science degree with equivalent experience
Experience
• Over ten (10) years' experience in mine geology or exploration providing expert competency
• Minimum five (5) years' in a senior role managing a team of technical and supporting technician roles
