Principal Geologist, Geometallurgy
Core
Lead geometallurgy and geoscience to support mineral resource estimates of metallurgical variables across global mining operations, enhancing value in processing and mining.
Role type
Principal Geologist, Geometallurgy (Senior Management)
Builds
Integrated geometallurgical block models, resource estimates, and ore control strategies for mining and processing.
Domain
Mining (Copper/Nickel base metals), Geometallurgy, Geostatistics
Required skills
Geometallurgical domaining, Geological modelling, Grade estimation, Resource classification, Geostatistics, 3D modelling, Ore control, Database management, Drilling program planning, Geological mapping, Geophysical data acquisition, Metal opportunity identification, Strategic planning, Team leadership, Mentoring, Data quality assurance, Public disclosure compliance (CIM/NI 43-101)
Preferred skills
Copper and nickel base metal geology expertise, Open-pit production exposure, Geometallurgy certification
Technologies
Datamine, Leapfrog, Datashed, Snowden Supervisor, RMSP
Responsibilities
Plan and manage geometallurgical work and related teams; Mentor site-based teams to ensure high technical standards; Oversee geometallurgical domaining, geological modelling, and resource classification; Support near-mine geometallurgy and mineral resource development including drilling and sampling; Provide timely geometallurgical block model information for mining and processing planning; Ensure alignment between Ore Control and Resource estimates; Identify feasible metal opportunities; Maintain standards for data collection and database security.
Seniority
Principal, Senior Management