Description du poste

1- PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Senior Grade Control and Reconciliation Geologist, the Mine Geologist (Pit Mapping, Interpretation and modeling) will be responsible in ensuring that all aspects related to pit mapping, structural data collection, structural interpretation and identification of mineralization controls are well
defined at Lafigue Mine. The role will be responsible for providing information related to geological structural conditions, controls on mineralization, geological, mineralization and geotechnical domains to mine geology and mine technical teams. The role will also assist in all aspects inputs to grade control model update and reconciliations in compliance with site established Standard Operating Procedures and that work is conducted within Endeavour established Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policies.

2- KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop a full understanding of the geology, body, structural conditions, and mineralization controls for Lafigue deposit.
- Produce geological and structural maps of each pit per 10m bench or as required to meet to support drill and blast requirements.
- Manage daily activities on geological/structural mapping in all active and near mine pits by ensuring accurate and relevant data is collected.
- Use 2D/3D application systems to build reliable geological, mineralization and structural domains that can feed into the on-going building and revision of the Geological models.
- Provide geological data and inputs required to assist the Geotechnical Team in geotechnical domaining.
- Assist in the identification of geotechnical high-risk areas and support in the development of processes to mitigate such risks.
- Conduct pit mapping, pit face geology, and pit geotechnical mapping.
- Assist the Snr GC and Reconciliation Geologist in weekly to monthly reconciliations generation and update.
- Accurate sampling, mapping, and data capturing into the database.
- Maintaining current geological interpretations in the form of bench plans, of all active pit areas, utilizing mapping, logging, geochemical and geotechnical data.
- Provide an updated geological model using all structural and mapping data of all operating pits.
- Assist the Mine Production Geologists in Ore block design in free dig and blasted ore areas and generations of polymodels.
- Assist to provide vital structural data for geotechnical support in bad ground areas in the pits.
- Flag risk and/or opportunity areas after any grade control model update.
- Prepare weekly and monthly pit mapping and geological reports.

HSE and Procedure
- Actively participate in all HSE related activities and demonstrate commitment to established standards through actions of self and encouraging positive behavior in others.
- Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers, and local communities.
- Wear PPEs where required.
- Be alert and observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions.
- Follow all safe work procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that work areas follow all of Endeavor Health and Safety policies.
- Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace.
- Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example. Directly manage and enforce data management protocols for the file server folder and file system.
- Continuously look for improvements in automation of data capturing and reporting. HSE and Procedure
- Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers, and local communities.
- Always wears Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment.
- Be alert and observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions.
- Follow all safe work procedures and comply with all national and local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that work areas follow all Endeavor Health, Safety and Environmental procedure and policies.
- Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace.
- Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not
necessarily all inclusive.

Profil du poste

3- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s Degree with post graduate qualification in Geology, Geologic Engineering, or an equivalent.
- Good English in both writing and speaking skill.
- Hold valid light vehicles driving license.
- Strong leader capable to drive team to excellence.
- Strong in geotechnical and geological mapping skills.
- Able to speak up and voice his view in a multidiscipline environment.
- Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in similar Mine Geology based roles within mines operations.
- Must have strong communication skills in French, ability to speak and write in English.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages, Access, and any of 3D software’s such as Vulcan, Datamine Surpac,
- Leapfrog, Sirovision, ArcGIS, and QGIS Softwares.
- Critical thinking skills.

Dossiers de candidature

Interested individuals who meet the criteria are invited to apply by sending their resume and cover letter to [email protected], copying [email protected].

Female applicants are strongly encouraged and welcome.

NOTE : The recruitment process at Société des Mines de Lafigué is completely free of charge. The company accepts no responsibility for recruitment processes that require candidates to make a financial contribution or any other kind of contribution.