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Orion Minerals is an ASX and JSE listed mining company which is aiming to deliver shareholder value by exploring and developing its high quality portfolio of projects located in the Areachap Terrain, Northern Cape, South Africa and continued exposure, via a free carried interest, to exploration in t… read morehe Fraser Range, Western Australia.
Job Description
The Staff Geologist is responsible for providing specialist geological service for the effective ongoing extraction of the mine ore reserve. Covering all technical inputs for geological mapping and modelling purposes that would assist with solving geological problems, conducting of evaluations, assisting with mine planning and ensuring effective production and negotiation of the underground reef horizon.
The role involves using sophisticated systems software (Supported with data from detailed observations and drill core information) to predict and monitor the geological structures underground.
At an operational level the role is required to provide geological service support to the ongoing management and control of the production effort. This will include providing grade control intelligence, identify and negotiate geological faults and problems, provide geological advice to assist production to achieve monthly call and assist with safety management where appropriate. The role will be required to travel to sites frequently and for extended periods.
Minimum Requirements:
BSc Hons in Geology
Masters or doctorate level qualifications would be advantageous
Other relevant training such as vocational or course-based Exploration/Economic Geology.
Experience:
Minimum of 5-10 years of geology-related experience.
Mineral Systems Frameworks experience preferred.
Implicit modelling experience preferred.
General role responsibilities:
Management of observations and logging for geological mapping and interpretation purposes
Correct capturing and interpretation of geotechnical data
Preparation of structural plans and ongoing updating
Management of ore reserve for area of control
Reef horizon modelling
Underground mapping
Geological guidance for on-reef and off-reef development
Maintenance of geological standards
Management and supervision of underground Observers
Assistance with departmental planning
Provide Geological input into mine planning and related projects
Generation of underground Geological reporting and intelligence for production decision support
Identifying and assisting in the negotiation of geological disturbances
Geological systems administration
Routine work such as: Underground/Surface logging/mapping, monitoring potential/exposed geological hazards
Groundwater management/control in the area of control
Implementing Geology standards for the area
Identifying underground geological anomalies
Scheduling of observations in line with production requirements
Scheduling of underground core drilling if required from the role
Interpretation and analysis of geological information for prediction of geological structures
Validate all data and derived results
Advice on underground geological issues
Preparation of Geology plans, maps, layouts and reports for area of responsibility
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