Chief Geologist
3 days ago
The role of the Chief Modelling responsible for leading the database and modelling team to support mine planning, operations at the mine and mill, and strategic decision-making. This role provides technical leadership, supervises the modelling and database teams, and drives continuous improvement across the workflows of the Project Mining team. The position ensures compliance with international reporting standards and optimizes geological data management, resource modelling, ore control, and reconciliation.
Some of your duties will include:
- Develop, maintain, and update 3D geological and resource models using industry-standard software.
- Provide resource estimates and annual reporting that align with JORC Code/KCMI and company guidelines.
- Oversee data integrity, validation, and QA/QC processes for drilling, sampling, and assay data.
- Provide technical input for mine planning, metallurgy, mining, and process operations.
- Oversee ore control programs and ensure a robust ore control model.
- Lead reconciliation between the resource model, ore control model, and mill performance.
- Optimize data workflows for timely updates to models and reports.
- Supervise modelling and database geologists, ensuring effective team performance.
- Provide technical guidance and training on modelling, ore control, and data management best practices.
What skills and experience do you need?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10+ years in resource modelling, with exposure to ore control and database management.
- Registered professional membership in the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) or another recognized membership, where reciprocal resource estimation sign-off is acceptable under the JORC/KCMI code.
- Hold an operational inspector certificate (POP or POM).
- Advanced proficiency in geological modelling software (MineSight, Supervisor, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of geostatistics, resource estimation, and ore control principles.
- Expertise in database geology and QAQC processes.
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