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Chief Operations Geologist

Employer
Nordgold Management
Location
Moscow (RU)
Salary
Market Related
Closing date
Jun 7, 2021

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

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience of which five years should have been in a supervisory position within the Mining Geology discipline at a Operating Mine. Prior experience with structurally controlled gold deposits. Prior experience of narrow geometry gold deposits ideally with exposure in West Africa
  • English and Russian Proficiency, knowledge of French an advantage
  • Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Geology or closely related field
  • Ability to collaborate and provide guidance to multiple diverse teams of Geologists located within Nordgolds International operations portfolio
  • Able to work under pressure and to deadlines in support of meeting company goals
  • Confident in interacting with and reporting to Mineral Resource Director and COO
  • Establish a close working relationship with cross-functional disciplines to ensure seamless collaboration and information sharing
  • Ability to integrate and adapt to a varying work environments in consideration multi-cultural setting of various mining operations (CIS and WA)
  • Proven ability in written and verbal communication (in Russian and English), critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving, and time management
  • Ability to set clear objectives and goals, monitor progress, measure performance, and evaluate results
  • Experience as a team builder who empowers others and provides guidance, who is open to feedback and constantly strives to improve
  • Ability to take ownership of and be accountable for mine geology outcomes

Responsibilities:

  • Management of the Mine Geology activities across the group and all aspects of the Grade Control quality process:
  • Provide mentorship/leadership for Mine Geologists across the Company, and coordinate and report on all of its activities.
  • High-level oversight of contractor and consultant management across the Company’s mines .
  • Provide comprehensive geological input (e.g. orebody geometry and grade and tonnage potential) into strategic and short-term mine planning and forecasting.
  • Oversee and monitor Grade Control process (drilling, modeling, ore delineation and dilution control) in context of mine to mill reconciliation programs across the Company’s mines.
  • Ensure the integrity and validity of all data used in Grade Control process by following and continuously improving established QA/QC protocols.
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly reports on Reconciliation and Grade Control performance to the Head of Resource Geology / Mineral Resource Director timeously.
  • Close collaboration with Mining Engineering and Production departments to optimize integration of Grade Control data into Mine Plans and Forecasts.
  • Attend weekly production meetings with mine sites and provide geology input/guidance required for in-pit / UG Mining activities.
  • Provide leadership to ensure that all activities of the Mine Geology across the group are consistent with all Environmental, Health, and Safety practices

We offer:

  • Office based work in HQ Nordgold LLC, Moscow
  • Working schedule 5/2
  • Competitive package of salary, benefits and annual bonus scheme
  • Working in multicultural environment
  • Continuous development within the company

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