Principal, Project Geologist
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Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Project Geologist for our copper operations in South America. The role can be based in Santiago Lima or Belo Horizonte. The core purpose of this role is to drive the optimisation of mining and processing practices to ensure safe and stable production at our operations as well as Near Asset exploration activities. Key stakeholders include site management site geoscience and technical teams group technical disciplines and group functions external technical advisors and experts including laboratories software providers and consulting groups.
The work:
- The role will be working closely with Geoscience colleagues based at our operations and will be focused on forward planning 18 months to 5 years.
- To engage and collaborate with the stakeholders developing the Mine Plans including Mine Planning Processing Social and Environmental SMEs.
- You will actively work towards full integration of Geometallurgy into the mine planning processes.
- To support the identification of and planning for geometallurgical data acquisition including recommendations for exploration drilling and other data types.
- Be the Geoscience point of contact with the Projects Team to ensure close alignment on Advanced Projects.
- To participate and contribute to Health of Discipline (HoD) through HoD reviews and Operational Framework Assessments (OFAs).
Qualifications :
Formal Qualifications
- BSc (or equivalent) in Geosciences.
- Advantageous Post grad degree in Geosciences.
Role-specific technical skills & knowledge:
- 8-10 years relevant experience covering exploration mine site geology resource geology and Geometallurgy. Of this experience minimum 3 years within copper.
- A demonstrated thought leader and considered an expert in Mining Geosciences
- Advanced knowledge of Mine Value Chain Reconciliation
- Advanced knowledge of porphyry copper deposit architecture.
- Familiarity with Ore Processing techniques commonly employed in the Copper commodities business.
- Familiarity with the mine geology function and the operation of ore control systems.
- Ability to evaluate Mining Geoscience and Geometallurgy processes and identify gaps when compared to industry leading practice.
- Ability to generate ideas and translate these into value-adding processes at operations within Mining Geoscience or Geometallurgy.
- Deep technical knowledge and experience in exploration and/or mining geoscience across a variety of priority commodities/deposit styles.
- Manages monitors and drives project activities within a specific project or operation.
- Proactively escalates risks and proposes mitigating actions.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move ahead and upwards too. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.
How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most meticulous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were also constantly investing in innovative technologies that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
