Ongoing Recruitment at Anglo American Zambia: Project Geologist
- Company: Anglo American
- Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job Category: Oil and Gas Jobs in Zambia
Discovery and Geosciences (GDG) deliver value for Anglo American via safe discovery of new mineral endowment; delivery of step-change operational geosciences in our mines; and quantification and communication of our Mineral Resources and endowment.
In Zambia, GDG is exploring for high-value sediment-hosted copper deposits in “Frontier” districts that are extensions of known mineral belts. These are areas that have received very little historical exploration and are typically covered by a recent cover
Purpose:
To add significant value to Anglo American in the Central African Copperbelt Belt by the discovery of world class resources in multi commodity greenfields exploration programs (with a strong focus on sediment-hosted Cu deposits)
The Project Geologist will be an active member to a high-functioning discovery team through;
- the evaluation of high-quality prospects and targets for sediment-hosted copper
- strong contribution to the selection, application and management of the appropriate exploration tools and methods
The incumbent is required to be an early career exploration geologist with a desire to be a member of a successful mineral discovery team
Refer to attached role profile for more information:
Project Geologist Zambia – 16 Nov 2018.pdf
Typical Tasks:
- Lead the evaluation and interpretation of individual discovery prospects and targets. Responsibilities include;
- Drill rig supervision
- Aircore and drill core logging and sampling
- GIS assessment and 3D modelling of an individual prospect
- Management of small teams of field technician and casual laborers
- Management of small fly camps
- Assist with the development and continual improvement of the Zambian geoscientific dataset to enable innovative and successful district and project evaluation
- Support development of project proposals and drive project delivery through collaboration with the Senior Geologist
- Support the planning and implementation of field assessment of identified project opportunities
- Ensure QA/QC standard is adhered to during data collection, processing, and interpretation
- Compile and integrate datasets and provide analysis and interpretation
- Ensure all field activities comply with Anglo American’s SHEC procedures and initiatives
Formal Qualification:
- Essential: Undergraduate with Honours in Geology (Bachelors degree or equivalent)
Role specific knowledge:
- Good knowledge of Zambian geology and sediment-hosted Cu mineralisation
- Good knowledge of exploration tools, techniques and methods, including the application of geophysical techniques, diamond drilling and geochemical sampling.
- Good knowledge of GIS analysis, database compilation and 3D geological modelling (ArcGIS, GeoSoft, Leapfrog)
- Strong experience in greenfields exploration
Role specific experience:
- A minimum of two years exploration experience
- A minimum of one years working in Africa
Safety:
- Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values
- Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety
Other requirements to perform the work effectively:
- Work in remote areas on a 4:2 roster during the field season (March to November)
- Knowledge of Zambian languages would be advantageous