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Job Description

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.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

To perform and lead the core geological operational and technical functions within the mine geology team, ensuring all geological data is delivered to best practice standards and on time in order to facilitate the ongoing development of accurate resource, ore control, and geological models.  Provide support to key stakeholders across the mine value chain through the delivery of accurate relevant geo-scientific knowledge.

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include:

• Demonstration of a “safety first” focus by following the company’s THINK Safety program and acting as a role model to personnel, whilst continuously developing safe and effective work practices and procedures.
• Conducting ore delineation and control practices – including efforts to minimize ore dilution, ore contamination, ore loss, and material misclassification.
• All functions related to Reverse Circulation Drilling (RC) including; planning, execution, supervision, chip logging and sampling to best practice and QA/QC standards
• All functions related to resource definition Diamond Drilling (DD), including; hole planning, execution, supervision, core logging and sampling to best practice and QA/QC standards
• In-pit geological and structural mapping.
• Integration and interpretation of all geological and sampling datasets to create 3D geological, structural, geo-technical, geo-chemical, and geo-metallurgical models.
• Develop and operate a best practice production tracking and reconciliation systems
• Continuous liaison with key stakeholders, including mining operations, mining engineering, mineral processing, geotechnical and hydro-geological teams to drive benefits aligned with business objectives
• Management and leadership of the mine geology support teams, including both day-to-day core operations and long-term strategy, driving quality and standards in the teams’ work and efficiencies.
• Train, mentor, and develop graduate geologist and geological support teams
• Assist in the preparation of geological and operations reports and official communications
• Assist the Senior Mine Geologist with the planning and prioritization of geological activities across the mine leases, where requested.
• Perform any other project work or related duties assigned by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies

• Operational experience in open pit sediment hosted copper and/or nickel deposits advantageous
• Must have had prior exposure to RC and DD drilling operations including core logging and sampling
• Skilled in the use of 3D geological software systems such as Datamine, Surpac, Deswick, Leapfrog or ArcGIS
• Full clean driving licence suitable for manual light vehicles.

Key Job Attributes

• Self-motivated, ambitious, and resilient with a history of goal achievement
• Shows potential for leading and coaching medium-sized support teams towards technical excellence
• Ability to readily develop rapport and trust with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a thorough, methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Proactive, honest, reliable, and passionate about driving continuous improvement
• Possess and apply practical creativity and innovation in finding smart solutions, overcoming challenges, and implementing or trialling new ideas.
• Willingness to undertake occasional shift work to contribute towards business objectives if requested
• Must be willing to work with and assimilate experience from colleagues from a variety of skills and national backgrounds

Experience & Qualification

• At least 4 years’ experience in the mining industry, the majority of which should have been spent in a mining production environment.
• Recognized Tertiary Qualification (Bachelors of Science BSc) in any Geoscience field
• Postgraduate qualifications would be considered advantageous and highly desirable.