Junior Production Geologist

About the role

The Junior Mine Geologist supports mine operations, data collection, drill supervision, sampling and dispatch, open pit and underground mapping, and reports on production geology issues in line with the organisation's long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect underground excavations regularly and maintain suitable control
• Ensure all core is logged and sampled within production timelines
• Monitor material movement from mine to mill proactively, minimising dilution and maximising ore recovery
• Have underground excavations geologically mapped and communicate data according to the Senior Production Geologist's standards
• Aid the Senior Production Geologist with diamond drill program design, documentation, site coordination and contractor management
• Take part in reporting and communication for the mine geology team, including clear handover documents when absent
• Collect accurate data and enter it into the database on time
• Manage ROM pad stocks and reconcile them with mine and mill results
• Assist with tonnage and grade estimates and reconciliation monitoring

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or a related field
• At least 3 years of postgraduate experience in the mining industry
• Proven experience with geological modelling software (Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan and Microsoft Office)
• Sampling and QA/QC experience
• Able to produce plans with QGIS, ArcGIS and MapInfo