Geology Manager

Key Areas Of Responsibilities & Duties

• Promote and ensure compliance with the site’s safety and environmental policy
• Ensure that the Geology/Mineral resource team and contractors are in adherence with state and federal regulations
• Direct management of the sites exploration activities and exploration team including additional company resources
• Accountable for the designing and successfully delivering discovery focused field programs that target options for growth of existing exploration target portfolio and expansion of the current resources and reserves
• Management and development of all in-mine, near-mine and green fields drilling programs, including planning, performance, budget, cost control, administration, logistics, and reporting
• Establish and ensure that best practices are being employed and that technical expertise is being used effectively to meet project milestones and objectives
• Collection and maintenance of highest quality data and constant monitoring of the data collection process to ensure it meets all required standards for reporting
• Completion of all technical work programs within approved timelines and budgets and delivery of all required information in a timely manner
• Coaching, mentoring, and supervising a team of experienced mine and exploration geologists including field technicians
• Managing key stakeholders including contractors and consultants
• Debating and presenting models, targets, and results to the company executives and engaging with senior technical staff in the company
• Assisting in establishing protocols and procedures for the effective and efficient running of drilling campaigns
• Assisting in the compilation and reporting of production and exploration activities, producing technical reports, resource statements, and statutory reporting

Required Skills

• Proficient in the use of standard office software applications
• Experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS
• Effective communication and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with results focus
• Able to coach employees and develop employees
• Able to act in a proactive manner, to anticipate problems and to solve existing problems within the context of operational requirements
• Able to listen to opinions and formulate recommendations in a confident and constructive manner

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree qualification in Geology, Engineering, or related field
• Tertiary qualifications in Geology with a minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience
• Previous experience in the Carlin trend – preferred