Senior Geological Supervisor Sinomine Kitumba Minerals Company Limited

Reporting To: THE MINE MANAGER
Supervision Of: SELF
Interacts With: TECHNICAL SERVICES

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 behaviours. 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, managing field logistics, collecting geological data, and evaluating results daily safely and cost-effectively.
• 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 the 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 a 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 section maps and plans for the drilling programs
• Ensuring high-quality synthesis maps and presentations are established on all key projects with a focus on the geological context in time.
• Increased focus on technical development of geoscientists
• Technical Reports completed on schedule
• Help in the 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 management 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 fieldwork, exploration data and managing large drilling programs
• Other Requirements: Actively promote and enforce strict OHSAS policies and set the example

ORGANISATION

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Employment: Permanent
• Location: Lusaka, Zambia
• Remuneration: Negotiable