Geologist

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At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

Provide geological support and a long-term vision to Operations, implement working practices, and develop mine planning on multiple sites, mainly in the Nordic countries, to optimize quarry balance and raw materials supply for the long term. Assess Reserves & Resources status and develop new deposits.

Since the role covers several Nordic operations, frequent travel to these sites will be an important part of the job.

Responsibilities:

1) Data Management: Manage geological and quality data of the sites and the surrounding areas.

- Organize acquisition and storage of new data (drillings, sampling and analysis).

- Update and improve the geological model with all relevant documentation (maps, sections, report) with the help of available tools and software (Autocad, Surpac, GIS, …).

- Share all new data, results and reports with relevant services and departments.

2) Resource Maintenance: Monitor the available reserves and resources and continuously explore new deposits.

- (Re-)evaluate deposits, provide reliable reserves and resources estimates and update them at least once a year.

- Advise management and the local team on target potential and forecasted qualities.

- Initiate actions to maintain the reserves and resources level to answer group objectives.

3) Mine planning & Geology modelling: Manage and follow up the mine planning activities, assist or be in charge of quarry design and geotechnical management in order to achieve continuous improvement.

- Set up mine planning, long term planning, exploration and reserve assessment.

- Carry out grade control and short-term quarry planning.

- Advise the local teams on quarry restoration profiling.

- Promote the long-term vision of geo models and mine planning.

4) Projects, permits and innovation: Engage in various projects, permit requests and innovation activities.

- Participate in permit renewal activities, providing expert advice and all needed reports and data.

- Conduct exploration projects to execute local mineral development projects.

- Support or participate in various projects (e.g. quarry, quality, safety, environment, markets, customers, …).

About You:

• Master’s degree in geology or Mine Engineering or equivalent by experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• English and Finnish – proficient verbal and written communication skills

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Why Join Us?

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• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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