Mine Geologist, Nussir

Mine Geologist

Location: Nussir – Norway (Hammerfest Municipality, Finnmark) 
Role Type: Onsite – Local

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the underground Mine Geology function by planning and scheduling in-mine geological activities to ensure business plans are achieved safely.


• Collaborate with mine planning team, with contractor’s production organization including mine foreman and surveyor to optimize resource extraction.


• Closely monitor stope drawing and waste development to ensure economic cut-off grades are maintained.


• Develop and implement systematic sampling methods to accurately determine ore grade and minimize dilution.


• Manage and analyze production data, complete monthly production reconciliation, and reports for the management team.


• Control and support diamond drilling contractors ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational best practices.


• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of the team.


• Contributing to the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.


• Assisting with forecast and budget cycles by tracking expenditure and managing geological drilling contractors.


• Developing and overseeing geological grade control processes to ensure a high standard of QA/QC is developed and maintained.


• Support the corporate resource geologist to prepare and maintain geological models. (wireframing and estimation).


• Calculation and reporting of grade control models including the accurate tracking of mine depletion.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology from a recognized post-secondary institution is essential; a Master’s degree in Geology is a plus.


• Minimum 6 years’ experience in underground non-ferrous metals production, preferably with precious and base metals. Exploration experience is also highly desired.


• Experience with project management with an emphasis on managing diamond drilling contractors.


• Strong technical knowledge of underground grade control, sampling techniques, reconciliation and underground mapping (geological and structural).


• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and manage the performance of a technical team.


• Understanding of mining geology, including face sampling and mapping, ore deposits geochemistry, structural geology and grade modelling


• 3D modelling software experience (like VULCAN, Leapfrog, Deswik, Supervisor).


• Fluent in English, both in oral and written, is required. Norwegian or Swedish skills would be an advantage.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.