Senior Geologist
Job Info
- Industry: Mining
- Job Type: Full-Time Regular
- Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Requirements
- Degree: Degree in Geology
- Experience: 10 - Yrs
Senior Geologist
Company Profile
Our client is strategically positioned in the resource sector with a core strategy focused on acquiring direct tenements, engaging in joint ventures, forming farm-in arrangements, and developing new projects. This multifaceted approach not only enhances the diversification of their portfolio but also mitigates risk by spreading investments across various projects and partnerships.
By actively seeking new opportunities and leveraging expertise in the resource sector, our client is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging trends and market opportunities. This proactive approach enables them to stay ahead of the curve and deliver sustainable value to shareholders. Through a commitment to strategic acquisitions and prudent investments, they remain a significant player in the resource sector, poised for continued growth and success.
Job Summary
The Senior Geologist will join our team and support ongoing gold exploration activities at our field operations in Guyana. This is a hands-on, camp-based role, with a focus on core logging, sampling, and providing day-to-day geological support for drilling and exploration programs.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced geologist eager to apply their expertise and field experience in a dynamic and active exploration environment.
Responsibilities
Our client is strategically positioned in the resource sector with a core strategy focused on acquiring direct tenements, engaging in joint ventures, forming farm-in arrangements, and developing new projects. This multifaceted approach not only enhances the diversification of their portfolio but also mitigates risk by spreading investments across various projects and partnerships.
By actively seeking new opportunities and leveraging expertise in the resource sector, our client is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging trends and market opportunities. This proactive approach enables them to stay ahead of the curve and deliver sustainable value to shareholders. Through a commitment to strategic acquisitions and prudent investments, they remain a significant player in the resource sector, poised for continued growth and success.
Job Summary
The Senior Geologist will join our team and support ongoing gold exploration activities at our field operations in Guyana. This is a hands-on, camp-based role, with a focus on core logging, sampling, and providing day-to-day geological support for drilling and exploration programs.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced geologist eager to apply their expertise and field experience in a dynamic and active exploration environment.
Responsibilities
- Geological Logging & Mapping: Assist with comprehensive logging and mapping, including lithology, structure, alteration, mineralization, and core photograph interpretation.
- Exploration Program Management: Plan, organize, and execute exploration programs (soil, saprolite, drilling, geophysics, etc.).
- Sampling & QA/QC: Organize and oversee marking, sampling, and QA/QC procedures; ensure proper sample handling, labeling, and chain-of-custody.
- Structural & Geotechnical Data: Record and interpret oriented core and structural measurements; maintain geotechnical records (density, RQD, recovery, met-test, geotechnical holes).
- Database & Documentation: Maintain accurate geological logs, sample records, and databases; support reporting, data compilation, interpretation, and presentation.
- Team Supervision & Coordination: Supervise and collaborate with the geotechnical team; coordinate with drill crews and support field mapping, trenching, and sampling programs.
- Administrative Support: Assist geological staff with budgeting, reporting, and data management as required.
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Use geological software (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS) to analyze and visualize exploration data; generate maps, cross-sections, and 3D models.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all exploration activities comply with local, regional, and national regulations, including permitting and environmental impact assessments.
- Training & Mentoring: Provide guidance and training to junior geologists, technicians, and field assistants.
- Equipment & Logistics: Oversee the maintenance and calibration of field equipment; coordinate logistics for field campaigns.
- Report Writing: Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for management
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
- Compliance & Safety: Strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
- Field Safety Leadership: Act as a safety representative in the field, conducting risk assessments and promoting a culture of safety among team members.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
- Fieldwork: Willingness and ability to work in remote exploration camps; comfortable with a 3 weeks on/1 week off rotation.
- Personal Attributes: Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and physical fitness for demanding field conditions.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in geological software (e.g., Target, MapInfo, QGIS, Leapfrog, Datamine) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Experience with other relevant software is a plus.
- Prior 10 years’ experience with field gold exploration in Guyana in private sector (no alluvial mining)
- Field experience includes core, trench logging, RC-AC-RAB drilling, soil and saprolite geochemistry or other types of mineral exploration
- Experience working in interior Guyana or similar environments
- Valid driver’s license (Guyana)