Ore Control Geologist at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

Purpose

To carry out all in-pit geological activities and ore tracking to the right destination

Essential Duties

Grade Control Planning & Execution

• Plan grade control drilling and sampling activities in the field.
• Supervise daily ore mining and ensure mining is done to geological standards (i.e. HW → FW, sheeting in ore, ore loss and dilution).
• Supervise and direct blast hole drilling sequence.
• Implement and monitor blast movement designs in the field.
• Conduct blast hole logging and capture structural mapping data in the pit.
• Track ore material movement in the field and ensure it is captured correctly in the dispatch system.
• Support STP to deliver the required feed grade to mill through accurate stockpiling and efficient blending.

Drilling

• Conduct daily drill dig on-site visits to determine the rate of progression against specified targets and ensure drilling activity is carried out in line with Newmont’s Safety Standards.
• Carry out geological logging of drill holes including geotechnical and structural data capture
• Data Collection and Quality Control
• Capture all geological field data (core drilling, RC drilling, blasthole, density, grab samples, mapping, moisture content etc)
• Supervise QAQC field sample collection process.
• Assist with lab audit reviews

Health and Safety Management

• Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his/her supervision.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operations activities and ensuring that safe work practices are followed.
• Abide by and ensure geological technicians carry out activities according to Newmont’s Health and Safety principles.

Junior Staff Supervision

• Supervise thectivities of geological technicians and samplers through allocated junior staff member

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ Degree in Geology / Geological Engineering/Earth Science.
• Must be able to meet the requirement of Grade Control Geologist I.

Additional Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of Production Geology

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience within a Geology Production environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong database management skills.
• Strong capacity planning skills.

Working Conditions

• Incumbent has to carry heavy loads and samples.
• Incumbent has to work in extreme weather conditions (80 – 90% in the field).
• Incumbent has to work on a shift basis including night duties