Junior Exploration Geologist, Blue Moon

Role Accountabilities

Explore specific projects within the Springer project through:

• Increase geological understanding of the project and wider region
• Develop good exploration targets with rigorous, but cost-effective testing and evaluation
• Design and implement a variety of field exploration programs
• Communicate results, observations and recommendations to management
• Develop and mentor all direct reports
• Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner with due regard to local community concerns
• Participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities

Safety

Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.

• Avoid hazards and ensure compliance with all procedures, safeguards and controls
• Observe hazard management plans
• Report incidents and accidents as required
• Participate in the Health & Safety system development

People

Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others and provide feedback to the Senior Geologist.

• Oversee and provide direction to staff
• Act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff
• Implement and monitor performance and development review plans for all direct reports
• Ensure personnel have the appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction and training to safely undertake their tasks
• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related departments
• Be an active team member of the exploration group and company as a whole

Cost

Ensure all costs incurred remain within budget and identify cost savings opportunities.

• Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve zero LTI’s
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly quality control and exploration deliverable targets
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports by the due date
• Participate actively in staff development and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology is required
• Master's of Science degree is desirable
• Minimum 2 years' related experience
• Advanced use of various company & departmental systems
• Proficient knowledge and constant self-improvement of all aspects of geological and reporting software required
• Relevant field geology, technical and academic experience
• Relevant management experience
• Knowledge of the local exploration and mining regulations
• Good time management and organizational skills