Principal Geologist Mineral Resources (Group)

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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the "First Quantum Way".
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result.
That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
First Quantum is a multinational company that embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and delivers tangible results.
Boldness, intelligence, and drive are inherent in the way we operate.
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, the protection of the environment, and the support of our communities.
We seek to hire a self-motivated and resilient individual who shares these values for the Principal Geologist, Mineral Resources role at our Perth office.
The Principal Geologist, Mineral Resources reports to the Group Manager and is a key member of the Group Mining Engineering senior management team.
The incumbent will use their geoscientific knowledge and leadership skills to support, guide and direct Mineral Resource estimates that develop value for mining and processing.
The main focus of this role will be to assist with the development of FQM's gold resources at Kansanshi, act as Qualified Person, as well as to support site teams with data acquisition and ore control practices.
A secondary focus of this role will be to assist with development of FQM's mineral resource governance and regulation system.
Key to this role is the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
The role will require strong integration with site teams.
Key Responsibilities: Ensures that a THINK safety work culture is maintained.Adopts and promotes a commitment to technical excellence.Plans, leads and manages resource estimate work, including related work of others.Actively involved with mentoring and training of the site based Mining Geology team.Supports and assists with maintaining the standards and quality of consistent and secure database data.Works with site based Mining Geology teams in developing resource estimates with the objective of delivering to plan.
Regular site based work will be required.Actively completes, guides/directs geology modelling, grade estimation, mineral resource classification and all key inputs as required for public disclosure in accordance with the CIM standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves – definitions and guidelines as well as the Rules and Policies of the National Instrument NI43-101.Supports near mine Mineral Resource development, including sampling, drilling programs, geological mapping, geometallurgical, geochemical and geophysical data acquisitions.Supports planning, blasting, mining and processing with relevant and timely geological block model information.Ensures alignment between Ore Control and Resource estimate methods.Identifies feasible metal opportunities together with assisting in the development thereof.Assists with effective communication of key performance metrics relevant to the mining geology function.Qualifications Required: A recognized geoscience tertiary qualification.Membership of a Recognized Professional Organisation (ROPO) as per NI43-101.A recognised certificate/qualification or training in Geostatistics.Experience & Skills Required: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior resource estimation role.
Proven technical experience in the following areas:
Gold geologyGeometallurgical domaining and ore performanceGeological data collectionDatabase managementGeology knowledge and 3D modellingGeostatisticsOre control and ore trackingReconciliation.Management and leadership skills, including:
Leadership for motivating, goal setting and decision makingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrategic thinking for identifying trends impacting on longer term planningEmotional intelligence including self-awareness and managing emotions of others #J-18808-Ljbffr


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