Senior Mine Geologist

Description

We are seeking a professional to work in the Mine Geology area at our Santa Rita Mine in Itagibá\-BA. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a major mining company that adheres to the most stringent environmental, health, and occupational safety standards, and implements best practices across all its processes. *Atlantic Nickel is committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, it supports the hiring of professionals with disabilities (PCDs), values diversity, and considers all profiles equally for its opportunities, regardless of color, race, sexual orientation, age, or ethnic origin.* ********LGPD at Atlantic Nickel** *Atlantic Nickel adopts a policy to ensure control and transparency in the processing of personal data of all individuals, including those interested in joining our team. Candidate information collected during the selection process for open positions is rigorously handled in compliance with the LGPD – General Data Protection Law.* **Responsibilities and duties** * Provide technical support and guidance to drilling, sampling, mapping, and modeling teams, including geologists, technicians, assistants, and geology aides; * Responsible for planning LP, MP, and CP drilling programs; * Responsible for geological modeling of short-, medium-, and long-term mineralization; * Perform grade estimation and short-, medium-, and long-term resource classification; * Conduct monthly/annual mineral production reconciliation; * Carry out geometallurgical studies and support the department in executing weekly, monthly, and annual *blends*; * Prepare QA/QC reports, technical reports, and evaluation reports for monthly, annual, and LOM plan polygons/enhancements; * Responsible for risk and uncertainty analysis of LP and MP production plan polygons/enhancements; * Support contractor management by preparing descriptive memoranda for service procurement (contract scope), evaluating third-party proposals, and validating measurement reports; * Participate in and lead geology team meetings to monitor routine activities and projects related to drilling, QA/QC databases, modeling, estimation, and reconciliation. **Requirements and qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering; * Experience in underground and open-pit mine geology; * Experience in drilling, geological/structural mapping, QA/QC, grade control, and mineral reconciliation; * Proven experience in geomodeling, resource and reserve estimation and classification; * Experience in geometallurgical studies; **Additional information** **Benefits:** Medical assistance \- Bradesco Saúde; Dental assistance \- Bradesco Dental; Life insurance; On-site cafeteria; Meal allowance; Transportation route; Wellhub; Conexa Saúde; Atlantic Nickel is a company focused on operations at one of the world’s largest open-pit sulfide nickel mines! We operate across exploration, mining, mineral processing, and sale of nickel concentrate. **Our story:** We are a Brazilian company whose product is Nickel Concentrate. The mine is located in southern Bahia, in the municipality of Itagibá, just 140 km from Ilhéus Airport, 110 km from the beautiful beaches of Itacaré, and 370 km from Salvador. We also maintain a corporate office in Belo Horizonte\-MG. The company’s production focus is high-quality nickel concentrate, with Ni grades ranging from 13% to 15%. Atlantic Nickel concentrates its investments on nickel concentrate production and believes in rising international demand for the mineral, driven by increased battery, electric vehicle, and stainless steel production. In May 2019, it launched its new brand, aligned with its long-term strategy, generating value across the entire production chain. The Atlantic Nickel brand was born with the positioning of pursuing sustainable growth while maintaining its commitment to socio-environmental responsibility and local community development, strengthening the entire sector. **Vision and Strategy:** The company is part of Appian Capital Advisory, a UK-based group with presence in South America (Brazil), North America (Canada), and Africa (Burkina Faso and Tanzania). Working collaboratively with Appian Capital Advisory professionals, the Atlantic Nickel team brings a differentiated approach to the entire Santa Rita Mine project, identifying key operational risks and growth opportunities for the company.