Description
Job Summary:
Perform geological mapping, sampling, and mine geological control, applying mining geology techniques to support operations and geological modeling.
Key Highlights:
1. Conduct geological mapping and core logging.
2. Support ore quality control and geological modeling.
3. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geology and experience in mine geology.
**Junior Mine Geologist**
**Summary:** Perform geological mapping, sampling, and mine geological control activities, applying fundamental mining geology techniques and ensuring consistent data collection to support operations and geological modeling.
**Responsibilities:**
* Conduct field and open-pit geological mapping, identifying lithologies, structures, and geological conditions.
* Describe drill core samples and geological profiles, ensuring data quality and traceability.
* Collect rock, channel, and soil samples for grade and ore variability analysis.
* Monitor drilling activities, overseeing execution and data quality.
* Support ore quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), validating laboratory results.
* Collect, organize, and update geological data in systems and databases.
* Assist in interpreting geological and geochemical data for technical analyses and studies.
* Support geological modeling and mineral resource and reserve estimation activities.
* Monitor mine operations and ore movement, supporting mining control.
* Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations, using PPE and following internal procedures.
* Perform other related duties as directed by management.
**Education:**
* Bachelor's degree in Geology.
**Experience:**
* Experience in mine geology.
**Technical Competencies:**
* Basic knowledge of geological mapping and sampling.
* Familiarity with QA/QC and grade control.
* Proficiency in Excel and geological software (e.g., Surpac, Datamine, Leapfrog, QGIS, or similar) is a plus.
**Behavioral Competencies:**
* Discipline
* Proactivity
* Attention to detail
* Teamwork
* Technical communication
* Results-oriented
**Other Requirements:**
* Brazilian driver's license category B
* Registration with the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (CREA)