Mine Geologist

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Mine Geologist to join our team on a permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 15/13 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Buka, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Superintendent Geology.   

The Mine Geologist is responsibility is to undertake and ensure sound Grade Control Geology practices are in place and accurate. To provide geological data to the Mine Technical Services Planning and Mining Operations Teams for production planning, scheduling and mine design in a timely and accurate manner. 

The opportunity 

Technical accountabilities

• Monitoring and minimising dilution impacts on ore block digging, ensuring ore delivery to correct destination.
• Ensuring compliance to blend plan and reporting any deviations to plan.
• Managing ROM stockpile control and feed to Mill as per blend plan.
• Completing post-blast mapping on benches and wall batters to designated KPI requirements, maintaining both quality and quantity standards.
• Generating RC grade control drilling designs and issuing to Mine Planning in line with mine planning schedule.
• Completing RC chip logging duties and data upload.
• Validating and importing RC collar, geology, sample data and assay files as required.
• Demonstrating a good geological understanding of the orebody to ensure sound interpretation of continuity and impact of material type and structure. Completing all ore block design steps as per Guideline.
• Working with Production Engineer to complete the two weekly blend plan.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of Grade Control models, drill designs and improvement projects.
• Ensuring QAQC on daily data analysis and deliverables.
• Meeting the Grade Control deliverables for weekly and monthly planning schedules. 

People accountabilities

• Ensuring Technical and Operations team engagement across Grade Control requirements within the planning cycle.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements and taking appropriate professional development actions.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

Essential

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
• Ability to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months) for site access purposes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology related discipline.
• At least two (2) years relevant work experience in an Open Pit Geology role.
• Ability to communicate across functional areas.
• Working knowledge of mining software, preferably Datamine. 

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit: 

 https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/78NAX

Closing date: Saturday, 14^th December 2024 at close of business.

Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document)

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.