
Posted 10 days ago
Project Geologist
AI Summary
Leads and supervises the exploration geology team, ensuring safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and project delivery. Provides technical guidance, mentors staff, and manages exploration programmes from target generation through reporting.
About this role
Safety / Environment
- Ensure the safety and safe work practices of all employees and contractors on the project exploration team.
- Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures
- Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines and systems, as well as all relevant legislation
Company / Leadership
- Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures
- Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives
- Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to Exploration Geologists and Field staff within the team
- Act as the Senior Exploration Geologist in their absence by directing and providing leadership to the team
Behaviour / Attitude
- Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from your Supervisor
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace
Knowledge / Skills / Duties
- Provide supervision of the exploration team encompassing, division of tasks, regular communication, and feedback, and assisting in the exploration geologist’s professional development.
- Ensure all aspects of exploration geology are carried out to current industry standards for the project, encompassing:
- Target generation
- Logistical planning
- Budget inputs and maintenance
- Supervise exploration work programmes
- Geological documentation (including table 1 of 2014 JORC code)
- Assist with regulatory documentation (e., Permitting, Annual Reports, and Assessments).
- Provide technical guidance to the geological team based at the exploration project.
- Provide requested input to overall company exploration plans
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities
- Provide project leadership and maintain SLR confidentiality
Teamwork
- Communicate and promote effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work as part of a small team and actively contribute
Planning & Organisation
- Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by your Supervisor within required timeframes
- Be punctual to work and all required site meetings
Set tasks for Exploration Geologists, providing clear timeframes and expectations
Experience, Qualifications/Statutory Certifications and essential skills required
· Formal qualifications in Geology
· At least 2 years’ experience in an exploration geology role
· Some exposure to exploration and various exploration techniques
Working knowledge of exploration software
· Advanced Microsoft Office Suite use
· Valid G-Class driver’s license
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Skills
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