First Quantum Minerals New Job Vacancy in Zambia : Senior Minex Geologist
- Company: First Quantum Minerals
- Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstration of a “safety first” focus by providing a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs;
- Developing target and drilling programs for resource growth;
- maintaining, analyzing and interpreting geologic data;
- logging RC cuttings and diamond core and maintaining a secure database;
- managing budgets for open pit minex drill programs;
- coordinating and implementing work to expand the geologic knowledge of the ore deposit including but not restricted to geologic mapping, sampling and geophysical work; constructing geologic models using 3D modeling programs (Vulcan and LeapFrog software);
- managing the collection, dispatch, QAQC and reporting of sample + assay data; providing a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs;
- manage and mentor direct reports (geologists, drillers, samplers and others);
- perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Minex Geologist.
- This is a leadership role with direct reports and responsibility to train junior level geoscientists.
The appointee will have:
- A recognized geoscience tertiary qualification.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mining/mineral exploration required
- Membership of a Recognized Overseas Professional Organisation (ROPO).
- Well-entrenched safety and quality principles.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative and project management capability required
- Proficiency using 3D modelling, geostatistical and database software required;
- Experience specifically with acQuire, ArcGIS, Vulcan and Leapfrog software preferred;
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with peers at all levels required;
- Familiarity with logging diamond core, RC chips and sampling processes required
- A high level of scientific and analytical ability.
- Proven high levels of integrity and a reputation for the same.
- The candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious and resilient with a history of successful team leadership and goal achievement.