Mine Geologist, Junior
Location: Nussir – Norway (Hammerfest Municipality, Finnmark)
Role Type: Onsite – Local
Please note the work schedule is Monday through Friday on site at Nussir. This is a residential position.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a safety-focused and results-oriented culture in mining and geology teams.
- Collect geological field data - including but not only – face mapping and chip sampling.
- Geological and geotechnical logging of drilling cores.
- Inspect and guide drilling operations related to grade control and mine exploration.
- Ensure high quality in geological sampling and geological data processing
- Co-operate with operational team to optimize dilution and ore recoveries
- Participating in reconciliation processes between geological models and production.
- Use of block models, geological models and drill core databases.
- Collect and shipment of geological samples to assay lab.
- Assist in updating grade-control geology models.
- Support Senior geologist by providing information for geology reports
- Work independently within broad guidelines to solve non-standard problems, applying best practices to improve geological processes and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology from a recognized university.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in underground non-ferrous metals production, preferably with precious and base metals.
- Experience in Geological interpretation and 3D modelling using software like, Leapfrog, Deswik and Supervisor.
- Experience with overseeing diamond drilling and diamond drilling contractors.
- Database management and QA/QC of geological data.
- Knowledge and experience of underground grade control drilling, sampling techniques, reconciliation and underground mapping (geological and structural).
- Good team working skills.
- Understanding of mine planning and scheduling, including face sampling, ore deposits geochemistry, structural geology and grade modelling.
- Fluent in English, both in oral and written, is required. Norwegian or Swedish skills would be an advantage.
Health, Safety, and Environment
- Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork safely in remote locations.
Soft Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication and report writing.
- Teamwork with mining engineers and surveyors.
- Decision-making under operational constraints.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.