Staff Geologist at Orion Minerals

Job Description

• The Staff Geologist is responsible for providing specialist geological service for the effective ongoing extraction of the mine ore reserve. Covering all technical inputs for geological mapping and modelling purposes that would assist with solving geological problems, conducting of evaluations, assisting with mine planning and ensuring effective production and negotiation of the underground reef horizon.
• The role involves using sophisticated systems software (Supported with data from detailed observations and drill core information) to predict and monitor the geological structures underground.
• At an operational level the role is required to provide geological service support to the ongoing management and control of the production effort. This will include providing grade control intelligence, identify and negotiate geological faults and problems, provide geological advice to assist production to achieve monthly call and assist with safety management where appropriate. The role will be required to travel to sites frequently and for extended periods. 

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Hons in Geology
• Masters or doctorate level qualifications would be advantageous 
• Other relevant training such as vocational or course-based Exploration/Economic Geology. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of geology-related experience.
• Mineral Systems Frameworks experience preferred.
• Implicit modelling experience preferred. 

General role responsibilities:

• Management of observations and logging for geological mapping and interpretation purposes
• Correct capturing and interpretation of geotechnical data
• Preparation of structural plans and ongoing updating
• Management of ore reserve for area of control
• Reef horizon modelling
• Underground mapping
• Geological guidance for on-reef and off-reef development
• Maintenance of geological standards
• Management and supervision of underground Observers
• Assistance with departmental planning
• Provide Geological input into mine planning and related projects
• Generation of underground Geological reporting and intelligence for production decision support
• Identifying and assisting in the negotiation of geological disturbances
• Geological systems administration
• Routine work such as: Underground/Surface logging/mapping, monitoring potential/exposed geological hazards
• Groundwater management/control in the area of control
• Implementing Geology standards for the area
• Identifying underground geological anomalies
• Scheduling of observations in line with production requirements
• Scheduling of underground core drilling if required from the role
• Interpretation and analysis of geological information for prediction of geological structures
• Validate all data and derived results
• Advice on underground geological issues
• Preparation of Geology plans, maps, layouts and reports for area of responsibility