Senior Geologist

SUMMARY:
As a Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for providing expertise in geological exploration, Quality Control, Mining Geology, Lab analysis, and interpretation to guide decision-making in projects related to mining and environmental studies

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Reconciliation, Reporting reviews and Sign-off:

• Maintain and update the geological database at all times. Capture and update face sampling and any drilling data into the geological database
• Interpret and identify any structures, dolerites, intrusions etc and advise the Mine Manager immediately on indication or discovery of the same with proposed corrective action
• Plan and conduct any in-pit, in-fill exploration drilling required along with logging, sampling, analysis and update of geological database and block model
• Ensure that a drill grid pattern is maintained at all times
• Generate and implement any Stand Operating Procedures required for all the activities of the Grade Controller

• Ensure that the mining contractor does not undermine or overmine the coal seam
• Ensure that the mining contractor conducts mining in a manner that no/minimal loss of coal occurs in the corners of the pit/block
• Ensure that the mining contractor conducts mining in a manner that no contamination of coal takes place during mining or ROM coal stockpiling and with minimum generation of coal fines
• Ensure that the handling and stockpiling of coal is done in a manner that no contamination of coal takes place during mining or ROM coal stockpiling and with minimum generation of coal fines
• Geological Sample collection including pit face sampling, ROM composite, dispatch to the laboratory and updating the coal seam quantity and quality in geological model.
• Monitor and supervise coal loading, movement and ensure correct coal is tipped at correct stockpile area

• Ensure that a coal stockpiling plan is prepared and maintained at all times, taking into account:
• Present daily and monthly stockpile report containing volumes, age of coal, temperature of stockpiles, coal qualities of individual stockpiles and weighted average qualities etc
• Coal combustion should be managed daily, and corrective action taken to avoid or subside any combustion (Done weekly and if stockpile is at risk, it is done daily)
• All stockpile areas to be marked and have a sign board
• Prepare and submit Daily/monthly Crushing and or Screening operations report. Review survey certificates for the same verify densities of stockpiles and sign off the same
• Feed of coal into plant must be reviewed and advised in comparison to the wash yields in the geological model and optimum wash yields selected. Blend of feed to be advised and implemented if required to achieve optimum yields. Monitor coal wash yields and behavior in the plant and liaise with plant metallurgist

• Ensure proper working relationships between your subordinate staff exists
• Be a team leader for your team
• Ensure the deliverables for each employee in your team are implemented
• Drive people business initiatives in relation to business objectives
• Manage KPI’s and performance for employees in your team in partnership with HR

• Management of exploration drilling campaign
• Design exploration plan ensuring that the pit layout does not extend into areas where coal has outcropped
• Preparing reserve statement with qualities per mining block

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in geological exploration, resource evaluation, or environmental geology
• Proven track record of working on significant projects in industries such as mining, oil and gas, construction or environmental consulting
• Experience in supervising teams or leading geological projects
• Proficiency in geological mapping, analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., GIS, AutoCAD, Surpac, or other specialized geological software
• Knowledge of SHE regulations and industry best practices to ensure safe and environmentally responsible project execution
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complex geological data