Geologist

Purpose

The Geologist is responsible for the day to day execution of the exploration program, including planning on a short interval time horizon, liaison with drilling business partners and local contract employees and the accurate collection of many forms of data in line with procedure. Independent operation of the Geologists provides the Supervisor Exploration Geologist time to consolidate and interpret data more effectively and create new longer term plans accordingly

Essential Duties

• Create daily and weekly plans for drilling and associated earthworks activities or remote field operations that can be shared with internal and external stakeholders to enable their facilitation. 


• Complete detailed drill hole designs that provide drilling contractors and the exploration team the information required to execute the hole safely and efficiently. 


• Design remote field surface sampling programs that satisfy objectives provided by the Supervisor Exploration Geologist. 


• Collect and verify quality geological and geotechnical data from the logging of diamond or RC drill holes in line with procedure. 


• Lead remote field sampling activities involving teams of local contract employees ensuring safe execution and data quality. 


• Liaise with drilling contractors to acquire, analyse and verify drill hole surveys and advise on progress relative to plan and any remedial actions required. 


• Analyse data collected from drilling or sampling programs and recommend alterations to the forward exploration program, if necessary or appropriate. 


• Use technical knowledge of deposit classes together with exploratory data analysis and geological maps and models to develop exploration targets in near-mine and brownfields settings. 


• Rate and rank exploration targets to build a holistic prioritized exploration portfolio that will support budget applications. 


• Ensure that all Exploration activities are conducted in adherence with Newmont Always Safe and Fatality Risk Management protocols. 


• Participate in the Newmont Always Safe program by completing Critical Control Verifications and Field Interactions. 


• Foster a work environment in which team members feel comfortable speaking up on core topics like safety in the workplace and Respect At Work

Training & Experience

• BSc (Hons) or higher degree in Geological / Geosciences. 


• Minimum 3 years industry experience, ideally within different geologic environments. 


• Native Microsoft Office skills are essential. 


• Experience using database software such as acQuire is essential. 


• Experience using mapping and modelling software (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS) is essential. 


• A Class 6 PNG Drivers License is essential. 


• Fluency in both English and Tok Pisin is essential. 


• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential. 


• Demonstrated planning and analytical skills are highly desirable. 


• Demonstrated ability to work independently is highly desirable. 


• A demonstrated focus on continuous improvement is highly desirable

Working Conditions