Chief Geologist

Job Summary

The Chief Geologist is responsible for providing leadership in Geology to technical service group, the mining department and mining contractors to ensure that the mine functions effectively and safely. To maintain and support procedures and work practices aimed at preventing accidents or injuries.

Essential Functions

• Develop geotechnical design criteria to support safe and optimal mine operations.
• Supervise Ore Control and Sampling to support mine planning, mine operations and projects.
• Make recommendations on ground control performance to guarantee safe operation and to optimize ore deposit recovery.
• Proactively perform site inspections.
• Supervise Resource modelling and estimations.
• Plan and budget infill and exploration drilling programs.
• Supervise plan and budget for Geology requirements.
• Cookordination the mine planning short term and medium term material estimations.
• Develop, maintain and update structural and geology models.
• Effectively communicate geology outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive and timely contributions to the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Improve the overall safety performance of the site including facilitating Job Safety Analyses and Incident Analyses.
• Train and mentor engineer, geologist and hydrogeologist in all aspects of Geology.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by Technical Services Manager.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Geology.
• A postgraduate Degree in Geology is preferred.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of Geology experience in metal mining.
• Hydrology and Geotech experience is desirable.
• Practical experience with ore control and sampling techniques.
• Experience in Resource modelling.
• Understanding on leach and flotation ore processing techniques.
• Understanding of rock mass strength, structural characterization and slope stability controls.
• A high level of computer literacy with specialized software such as Leapfrog is needed.
• Computer literacy with specialized mining software is needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to plan, coordinate and schedule time to achieve overall objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to delegate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Leadership Practices

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Kinross Competencies

• Strategic Effectiveness: Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External engagement: Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus: Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values: Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.