Principal Resource Geologist
About The Position
As our new Principal Resource Geologist, you will join one of the largest, dynamic and experienced teams of resource geologists globally. Our projects encompass a wide spectrum, including geological modeling, statistical analysis, and resource estimation and reporting for various metals and depositional environments. You will bring demonstrated skills and experience with mineral resource/geological modelling (experience with Leapfrog is a must), exploration and project reviews. In addition to strong technical skills, you’ll also have a solid background in report writing, in the development of technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful delivery of projects, meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
- 15-20+ years of minerals exploration, operation, and resource estimation.
- Certification as a Qualified Person (QP) is required
- Experienced in geostatistics and estimation methods (such as but not limited to ordinary kriging, inverse distance weighting)
- Experienced in modelling various commodities in a variety of geological terranes, including Carlin, porphyry, and skarn. Multi-commodity experience in precious metals and base metals
- Proficiency in 3D Mine Modeling software such as Leapfrog, Vulcan, MinePlan, Datamine, or MicroMine.
- Experienced in geological and block modelling, domaining, grade capping, and QA/QC
- Authorship or co-authorship of SK 1300 and/or NI 43-101 Technical Reports, or other CRIRSCO standard reports
- Familiarity with resource classification, cutoff grade development, and application of modifying factors
- Advanced skills in Excel or Access (or other database tools)
- Strong project management skills for handling large-scale projects
- Excellent communication skills in English
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Leapfrog is a must
- Professional certifications or organizations (CPG, SME-RM, MMSA) desired
- Experience with audits, due diligence, and third-party reviews preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Development of geological models or interpretations
- Construction of block models for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates
- Participation in the preparation of NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents
- Perform due diligence reviews to support project financing, and mergers and acquisitions
- Project management, including leadership of other geologists and third-party consulting groups
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
- Ensuring successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
- Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
- Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
- Mentor junior geologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- orthodontia
- vision
- FSA/HSA
- generous PTO accrual
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement account with company matching program
- company paid life insurance
- short & long term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
