Senior Mine Geologist
- Expatriate opportunity in Southeast Asia
- New underground development
- FIFO from any location in AUS or NZ
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement underground geological and ore-control systems, including detailed underground and final bench mapping, sampling programs, grade-control supervision, and maintenance of accurate 3D geological interpretations
- Integrate surface and underground exploration data into mine planning while identifying resource-growth targets and overseeing all drilling programs, including planning, logging, sampling, and QA/QC
- Ensure high-quality geological data and database integrity, produce regular geological reports, and support resource and reserve estimation processes
- Collaborate with engineering teams on stope design and mine planning
- Lead and mentor geology staff, promote a strong safety culture, provide technical and safety training, and participate in risk assessments and ground-control evaluations.
This senior technical and leadership role is ideal for a geologist with strong underground experience and a passion for establishing best-practice workflows in a fast-paced growth environment:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years’ mine geology experience with significant underground exposure (gold preferred)
- Proficiency in geological modelling and mine software (e.g., Leapfrog, Deswik)
- Experience with drilling programs, QA/QC, and geological databases
- Proven leadership and capability to build or mentor a geology team
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary, cross-cultural teams
- Willingness to comply with local laws, operational regulations, and cultural norms.
Emma Lewin
Senior Consultant | Executive & International Mining
If you have any questions about this role, please contact me.
Job ID: 39760 EL
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