Project Underground Geologist

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Underground Geologist, you will play a key role in supporting underground production, grade control and resource development activities. Working closely with operations, mine planning and drilling teams, you will be responsible for coordinating drilling programs, delivering high-quality geological models, and improving confidence in orebody interpretation to support production and Life of Mine objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate underground grade control modelling and associated drilling activities to ensure timely and accurate geological outputs.
• Plan, design and supervise underground resource definition, infill and extensional drilling programs.
• Provide geological interpretation and modelling to support orebody definition, resource conversion and mine planning activities.
• Monitor face mapping, sampling and assay quality, ensuring QAQC standards are maintained and issues are addressed promptly.
• Work closely with Mine Planning to support development and stope design optimisation.
• Contribute to short, medium and long-term mine plans by providing accurate geological data and recommendations.
• Supervise drilling contractors and ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Complete resource versus reserve reconciliation activities and contribute to ongoing mine performance reviews.
• Mentor and develop Graduate Geologists, Underground Mine Geologists and Geology Technicians.

About You

• Degree qualification in Geology or a related discipline.
• Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in underground hard rock mining, preferably within gold operations.
• Strong background in underground production geology, grade control and orebody interpretation.
• Experience with geological software including Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac and Acquire.
• Strong understanding of QAQC processes, sampling practices and reconciliation principles.

Interested?

Please apply via Seek or email your resume to Lucy O’Hara-Lynch at loharalynch@sfrecruit.com.au As a specialist recruiter in the geology market in Western Australia, I can assist in your next move.