Geology Superintendent
Job Description:
Lead geology activities focused on resource development, improving geological understanding and supporting the conversion of exploration and mining data into reliable mineral resources.
The role is based in Australia and will work closely with site geology, exploration, mine planning and resource teams to advance resource growth priorities.
Company
A gold mining business operating in Australia. The company is focused on developing its mineral resources through disciplined geological work and close integration between exploration, operations and planning.
Accountabilities
- Lead resource development programmes across operating areas and priority projects.
- Coordinate drilling, geological logging, sampling and data review to support resource growth.
- Ensure geological data is accurate, complete and suitable for interpretation and estimation.
- Work with resource geologists and technical specialists to update geological interpretations and models.
- Identify opportunities to extend, improve or de risk existing resources.
- Integrate operational knowledge, drilling results and geological understanding into development plans.
- Support the preparation and review of resource estimates and technical reporting.
- Develop and guide geology personnel, promoting consistent standards and sound technical practice.
- Work with mine planning and operations to ensure resource development activity supports business priorities.
- Report programme progress, technical outcomes, risks and recommendations to site and corporate leadership.
Qualifications
- Degree in Geology or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in gold geology, with strong exposure to resource development.
- Experience leading geological programmes or teams in an operating or project environment.
- Sound understanding of geological modelling, drilling, sampling, data quality and resource estimation.
- Familiarity with relevant public reporting standards and resource governance.
- Strong planning and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and operational teams.
Required Skills:
Logging Mining Data Support Estimates Development Data Quality Operations Integration Communication Skills Preparation Planning Business Leadership Communication