Job Status: Filled

Chief Mine Geologist (Geology & Exploration)

Full Time

  EarthStream Global Limited (http://earthstreamglobal.com/)

  Middle East, Middle East, Worldwide Regions

Our Client - An International Gold Mining Company in the Middle East.

Job Description -

  • Supervises the activities of personnel assigned to the Mine Geology department. Performs supervisory duties at the level established by Management for this position.
  • Conducts geological studies to generate orebody target areas and monitors their exploration through the development of geological concepts and ideas based on available geological data.
  • Ensures that orebody is evaluated, interpreted and mined efficiently and economically.
  • Monitors grade of the ore resource/reserve mined on a daily, monthly and yearly basis to ensure that the orebody is maximized and desired grades are achieved.
  • Exercises control over mining factors via monitoring methods and techniques employed during mining.
  • Calculates and updates ore resource/reserve for the mine on a yearly basis, provides realistic mining geological scenario for targets as developed by Exploration Department and participates in feasibility studies of other projects.
  • Develops short and long term exploration policies, geological database and knowledge of the orebody to enable mined ore to be replenished.
  • Manages the ore resources by setting strategic goals and objectives and ensuring strict adherence and implementation.
  • Plans and schedules activities to ensure successful realization of the long term goals of the mine.
     

Candidate Requirements -

  • B.Sc. in Mining Geology or Geology.
  • 8 years' experience in the mining industry including active underground mines with at least 2 years' in a senior supervisory position.
  • Good knowledge of English.
  • Good knowledge and operation of geological software such as SURPAC.
     

EarthStream  is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. 

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