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Chief Exploration Geologist - Copper

Employer
CSG Talent
Location
Zambia
Salary
TBC (USD) + STI (In-country taxes will be paid)
Closing date
Feb 14, 2021

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Category
Executive, Geology & GeoSciences, Supervisory
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

A growing metals producer is currently sourcing for a Chief Exploration Geologist for a grass-roots opportunity with high potential for significant discoveries in some of the most prospective geology in this region of Africa. The role will allow you to build a career within a organization that has the flexibility to work across projects in other parts of Africa. Furthermore, the individual welcomed will also be part of an enthusiastic team led by geologists with a track record of discovery and success. In line with this the role will require you to;

 

  • Ensure the 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.
  • 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 on a daily basis in a safe and cost effective manner.
  • Help in technical development of geoscientists; identify high performers and align for advancement
  • 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;
  • Zero Reputational damaging incidents;
  • Brownfields opportunities are reviewed / updated, ranked and staged programs defined, scheduled and cost accounted.
  • Justification presented to Head of Exploration for consideration.
  • Drilling programs progressing as planned in a safe manner with holes drilled and logged at planned cost. Progress and results are communicated to management in timely fashion.
  • Participate in program planning to ensure that programs are designed considering alternative options, costs, target rankings
  • Participate in review of Brownfields targets and rankings, and development of staged evaluation programs
  • Participate in reducing overall exploration 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. 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.
  • The key to this role is driving active program management rather than being an office dwelling geologist

 

Experience Requirements:

  • Circa 15 years' experience in geology (preferably geology exploration)
  • Experience in managing exploration data/drilling programs
  • Hands on experience in field work, exploration data and drilling programs.
  • Knowledge in geology software
  • Knowledge of regional metasediments will be highly regarded
  • Project management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Solid regional copper experience - mostly within porphyry will be highly sought after. however, the need for scalable copper deposit discovery experience is a pre-requisite 

 

If you are a hands on exploration geologist that loves being out in the field as an expat in highly prospective geological zones, please click apply now where Jon Taylor will handle your application in confidence.

Company

CSG take a pro-active approach to executive search, specialising in headhunting hard to fill roles across senior level roles globally.

With our team of highly knowledgeable, specialist recruitment consultants and vast global networks, we’re able to achieve unparalleled recruitment success for our candidates and clients worldwide.

Originally established in 2003, CSG was formed from the merger of six specialist executive recruitment agencies in 2015, and now has over 200 employees working across six offices throughout Europe, Australia, Asia Pacific and MENA.

We aim to be the first and continuous choice when managing both our clients' global talent needs and our candidates' long term careers.

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