First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Mine Geologist

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSolwezi, ZambiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, or a bachelor's degree plus Honours in geology, mining geology, or equivalent.
At least 3–5 years of experience in Mining Geology.
Familiarity with Surpac, Datamine, or MapInfo/Discover 3D.
Willingness to work shifts.
A valid driving license.

Responsibilities

Adhere to relevant requirements, policies, procedures, and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, quality, finance, human resources, and other applicable areas.
Validate grade control data and manage the grade control database.
Verify grade control ore mark-outs in the field.
Liaise with the plant to ensure ore quality parameters are met, recoveries remain within stipulated boundaries, and optimum ore blending strategies are achieved.
Manage a team of field technicians in the pit to ensure daily blend plans are achieved and mined ore is directed to the correct destinations.
Manage stockpile inventory.
Ensure daily and end-of-month reporting is of a high standard.
Provide feedback to mine planners and the senior resource geologist on issues.
Manage the RC drilling programme to delineate geological features in the Kansanshi deposit.
Liaise with the senior mine geologist to evaluate current drill pattern design and ensure it remains practical as geological knowledge increases and ore domains change.
Manage a team of field technicians and samplers.
Ensure drilling and sampling work is conducted safely.
Manage drilling contractors and ensure compliance with the quality and safety standards stipulated in the drilling agreement.
Manage the flow of sample data from the pit through the laboratory and into the database.
Liaise with the database administrator to ensure data is accurate and stored securely.
Manage QA/QC programs and identify and resolve accuracy issues with the onsite laboratory.
Continue developing global best-practice sampling standards and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with base metals and open-pit mining is preferred.
Knowledge of LIMS systems is advantageous.

PURPOSE

Manage all aspects of the Grade Control programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Production:

Grade control data validation and database management.
Verification of grade control ore mark outs in the field
Liaise with plant to ensure ore quality parameters are being met, recoveries are within stipulated boundaries and optimum ore blending strategies are being achieved.
Manage a team of field technicians in pit to ensure that daily blend plans are achieved and mined ore is directed to the correct destinations
Manage stockpile inventory.
Ensure all daily and end of month reporting is of a high standard 
Provide feedback to mine planners and senior resource geologist on issues.

RC grade control program;

Manage RC drilling programme that will delineate an array of complex geological features in the Kansanshi deposit.
Liaise with Senior mine geologist to evaluate current drill pattern design and ensure they remain practical, given increased geological knowledge and changes to ore domains in the deposit.
Manage a large team of field technicians and samplers.
Ensure all drilling and sampling works are carried out in the safest possible manner.
Manage the drilling contractors and ensure conformance to quality and safety standards as stipulated in the drilling agreement.
Manage the flow of sample data from the pit through the lab and into the database.
Liaise with the database administrator to ensure that data is accurate and stored securely.
Manage QA/QC programs, highlight and resolve accuracy issues with the onsite laboratory.
Continued development of global best practice sampling standards and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (Geology) or Bachelor’s degree plus Honours in geology, mining geology or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

At least 3-5 years of experience in Mining Geology.
Base metals and open pit experienced preferred.
Familiarity with Surpac, Data mine or Map info/ Discover 3D
Knowledge of LIMS systems (advantageous)

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Strong team ethic
Ability to work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Methodical approach to everyday tasks and problem solving

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing to work shifts
Valid driving license

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About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1983

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