Manager, Geology

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Strategic thinking","Emotional intelligence","Integrity"]

Lead the Mine Geology team at the Kansanshi mine, reporting to the Mine Technical Manager and serving as part of the mine’s senior management team. Use geoscientific knowledge to manage and report geology KPAs, oversee data acquisition/QAQC, geology modelling and block model estimation, and drive resource-to-reserve conversion. Mentor and develop the team while integrating geology inputs with planning, blasting, mining and processing to improve operational and processing efficiencies.

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Manager, Geology

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Job Summary

Lead the Mine Geology team at the Kansanshi mine, reporting to the Mine Technical Manager and serving as part of the mine’s senior management team. Use geoscientific knowledge to manage and report geology KPAs, oversee data acquisition/QAQC, geology modelling and block model estimation, and drive resource-to-reserve conversion. Mentor and develop the team while integrating geology inputs with planning, blasting, mining and processing to improve operational and processing efficiencies.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure a THINK safety work culture is maintained.
  • •Manage and report Mining Geology key performance areas, including mine geology performance assessment, annual budgeting and mine geology costs, data acquisition/QAQC, geology modelling, block model estimation, and reconciliation.
  • •Direct the work, mentoring, and training of the Mining Geology geoscientific team.
  • •Lead planning using accurate block model estimates and drive activities to reduce/controlling ore dilution and loss.
  • •Integrate the Mining Geology function with planning, blasting, mining, and processing, and support near-mine mineral resource development and technical innovation.

Key Requirements

  • •A recognized geoscience tertiary qualification.
  • •Membership of a Recognized Professional Organisation (ROPO) as per NI43-101.
  • •Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior production role.
  • •Proven technical experience in geological data collection, data management, geostatistics, ore control, reconciliation, and planning.
  • •Exceptional management skills, including strong leadership, decision-making, communication, delegation, and conflict management.
Experience:10+ yearsMiningGeoscienceResource-to-reserveOre control
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStrategic thinkingEmotional intelligenceIntegrity
Certifications:NI43-101 ROPO membership
Tech Stack:DatamineLeapfrogDatashedSnowden SupervisorSurpacWencoModularMine scheduling software

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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