Principal - Orebody Knoweldge

About the Role

As a Principal Resource Geologist, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing resource models, integrating geometallurgical data, and enhancing orebody knowledge to improve mine planning and processing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Work

• Develop and maintain high-quality resource models incorporating geometallurgical parameters.
• Conduct geological modeling, wireframing, and resource estimation with a focus on orebody variability and metallurgical response.
• Perform geostatistical analysis to enhance predictive modeling for mining and processing performance.
• Validate and analyze drillhole, exploration, and production data to refine resource estimates.
• Conduct Competent Person/Qualified Person site visits and sign off on reports in compliance with JORC, NI 43-101, and other reporting standards.
• Collaborate with mine planning, processing, and operations teams to integrate orebody knowledge into production strategies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize resource utilization and metallurgical recoveries.

Operational & Time Management

• Maintain effective communication with mine management, technical teams, and operations.
• Ensure alignment between resource models and production strategies.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and technical logistics.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and resource model refinements.

Stakeholder & Business Engagement

• Work closely with geologists, mining engineers, and metallurgists to improve orebody understanding and extraction efficiency.
• Support mine planning teams with detailed orebody characterizations for optimized short-term and long-term planning.
• Engage with corporate teams on resource development strategies and project evaluations.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Geoscience (MSc or higher preferred).
• Advanced coursework in geostatistics and geometallurgy (Geo-statistics degree preferred).
• 15+ years of industry experience, including 10+ years in resource estimation and geometallurgy.
• Strong multi-commodity experience with expertise in orebody knowledge and metallurgical behavior.
• Competent/Qualified Person status for at least one commodity.

Core Competencies

Technical

• Strong understanding of orebody variability, geometallurgy, and mineral processing implications.
• Expertise in advanced estimation techniques, geostatistics, and public reporting (JORC, NI 43-101).
• Proficiency in drilling, sampling techniques, database software, 3D modeling, estimation software, and GIS tools.

Behavioral

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• Analytical thinking with a problem-solving mindset.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of resource geology, driving value through improved orebody understanding and geometallurgical integration. If youre ready to contribute to the success of a world-class mining operation, apply now.