Senior Geologist CV People Africa

Our client seeks to recruit a Senior Geologist Reporting to the CTO, you will be accountable for executing the PFS programs, provide leadership, strategy and systems that deliver optimal evaluation and development of the Pre-feasibility study and the regional targets. Manage the addition of mineral resources through the drilling and evaluation of the additional resources around the mine by utilizing efficient and effective budget.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: CTO
Supervision Of: Self
Interacts With: Staff, Management

JOB DESCRIPTION
Ensure on time delivery of geological inputs into PFS
Assist as required in programs to develop geological skills for future operations
Ensure Exploration Department members and associated contractors had Zero LTIs. Increased focus on reporting and investigation of high potential incidents
Immediate stoppage of unsafe behaviors. Proactive in sending safety messages, safety alerts, interactions with teams and participating in safety meetings. FLRA conducted at all workplaces without fail
To execute the exploration programs, including but not limited to mapping, soil sampling, drill rig supervision, core logging, manage field logistics, collect geological data, and evaluate results daily in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Be proactive in approaching and building teamwork with Department Team Members
Provide a high level of mentoring to the team members and ensure are being developed to their best for future roles
High degree of interaction with other leaders (removing silos between teams)
Participate in program planning to ensure that programs are designed considering alternative options
Participate in review of targets and rankings, and development of staged evaluation programs
Develop detailed documentation to justify proposed PFS programs to support Capital applications and Budgets
Participate in reducing overall PFS costs through effective management, option analysis, minimizing delay times, control of consumables etc
Ensure optimal drilling schedule is adhered to and deliver priority targets in timely manner
Ensure drilling programs are managed to deliver datasets for Mineral Resource updates in line with the Mine Planning cycle and PFS requirements. The incumbent will also be required to evaluate sections maps and plans for the drilling programs
Ensuring high quality synthesis maps and presentation are established on all key projects with a focus of geological context in time.
Increased focus on technical development of geoscientists
Technical Reports completed on schedule
Help in technical development of geoscientists; identify high performers and align for advancement
Ensure continuous improvement processes with Mine Geologist – PFS to deliver improved quality of geological inputs and supervision of brownfield drilling and evaluation activities
Ensure data capture is subjected to rigorous quality control
Ensure lithological and structure wireframes / models are continually updated with new data.
Develop and manage initiatives to deliver cost improvements in areas of responsibility
Contractor managements and ensuring working in corruption free environment
Zero Reputational damaging incidents
Brownfields opportunities are reviewed / updated, ranked, and staged programs defined, scheduled, and cost
accounted. Justification presented to PFS Manager for consideration
Ensure Drilling programs are progressing as planned in a safe manner with holes drilled and logged at planned cost.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 4 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Geology
Software: Leapfrog, Vulcan software, Acquire/Data-shed, Snowden Supervisor
Equipment: Job related
Knowledge Of: Economic geology and mineral economics would be an advantage
Skills To: Mapping, sampling, and logging skills.
Ability To: Hands on experience in field work, exploration data and managing large drilling programs
Other Requirements: Actively promote and enforce strict OHSAS policies and sets the example

ORGANISATION
Industry: Mining
Culture: Mixed
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable