Role Accountabilities

Monitor to ensure the safety of the grade control crew including contractors doing work for the geology section
Plan and organize all in-pit shift grade control activities – this includes, but not limited to drilling, sampling, blast leveling, mark out, tallying and floor cleaning
Supervise grade control RC drilling and sampling to ensure that quality is guaranteed during the data gathering stage of the grade control process.
Obtain production samples (stockpile & belt) at the agreed specific time intervals
Deliver all field grade control samples (RC, stockpile, face, belt, etc) at the agreed designated sample submission/preparation area
Submit timely samples to the assay laboratory.
Supervise the day-to-day (or shift) ore mining to minimize dilution, maximize recovery and prevent ore misclassification/misdirection.
Conduct Shit/daily Reconciliation between the in-pit ore truck tallies and that of the ROM stockpiles
Monitor the ore stockpiles to ensure that the various grade categories get to their respective fingers
Check the work of Junior Geologists, Spotters and Samplers and ensuring daily update of records occurs correctly
Collaborate with the Resource Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer to be effective and efficient.
Undertake in-pit geological mapping to aid interpretation, modeling, and ore perimeter design (ore blocks) as directed by the Superintendent Mine Geologist.

Qualification

BSc Geological Engineering, Geology, Earth Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Minimum of one (1) year post working experience in a related field within the mining industry

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with people, including high performing professional team
Possess a valid driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicle