Resource & Reconciliation Geologist

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The Resource and Reconciliation Geologist will be responsible for leading and coordinating grade control, resource modelling, estimation, mine-to-mill reconciliation, geological data management, validation, quality assurance and integrity of geological data activities in alignment with the organization’s operational and long-term objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key accountabilities include:

• Completing all resource geology activities including data collection, data validation and auditing for resource modelling.
• Developing and implementing a rolling schedule for grade control modelling based on the underground mine schedule.
• Developing and updating 3-D geological, structure and mineralization interpretations for grade control modelling.
• Coordinating and reviewing statistical and geostatistical calculations prior to conducting grade control and resource estimation.
• Ensuring timeous delivery of resource models to the mine planning and production departments in line with the mine schedule.
• Completing the models and production reconciliation and implementing approved actions for observed variances.
• Completing the monthly, quarterly and annually mine-to-mill reconciliation as per MMG WQR.
• Coordinating with Production Geologists, Resource Geologists and Exploration Geologists to ensure geological data requirements are clearly defined and delivered within agreed operational and project timelines.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and quality oversight to geological personnel involved in resource modelling.
• Ensuring effective documentation and communication of resource and grade control workflow changes, outstanding issues and key activities, including clear handovers during periods of absence.
• Driving continuous improvement and automation of resource and grade control modelling and reconciliation workflows to improve estimation quality, efficiency, and traceability.
• Ensuring geological data collection, validation, storage and reporting comply with established company standards, the JORC Code, NI 43-101 requirements and recognized industry best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience, with at least 2 of those in a hard rock underground environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of production geology experience in base metals and/or precious metals deposit.
• Strong working knowledge of geological software packages such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Deswik, Vulcan and Supervisor for completing geostatistical, wireframe generation, drillhole design and resource modelling, together with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Sound knowledge of geological sampling processes and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) principles, including standards, blanks, duplicates.
• Good understanding of geological data interrogation and reporting requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong commitment to working in a safe and socially responsible environment.
• Demonstrate planning and analytical skills
• High level administrative skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.