GEOLOGIST

Tasks and responsibilities:

conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers

preparing and supervising the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers

conducting studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earths crust and the minerals contained in it

studying and dating fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications

studying the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earths surface and sea beds

carrying out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques

conducting surveys of variations in the earths gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features

investigating the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earths mantle and crust

studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earths crust

performing laboratory and field studies, and aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

Requirements

Minimum experience a geologist for 3-5 years.

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related discipline

Experience within a mining environment will be highly regarded

Benefits