Senior Mine Geologist – Copper Project Lead

Harmony; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony is seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to lead geological activities at the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. You will oversee grade control, ore control, modelling and data management, guiding the geological team and coordinating drilling programs.

You will contribute to safety, planning and reconciliation, working with mining, processing and technical teams to optimise ore recovery while mentoring staff. This is a permanent, site-based role with DIDO/FIFO options.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Earth Sciences or similar.
• 5 years mine geology experience in an operating mine.
• Open pit copper experience, including grade control, ore control and geological modelling.
• Experience in resource definition drilling, reconciliation, grade control XRF sampling, geotechnical mapping and drill and blast.
• Proficiency in Micromine, Deswik, Leapfrog or similar software.
• Supervisory experience leading geology teams, contractors or technical personnel.
• Clear communicator with strong reporting skills and sound technical judgement.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Current Queensland Surface Coal Mine Safety and Health Supervisor competencies (desirable).
• Right to live and work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure all geological activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Act as the senior geological representative on site in the absence of the Geology Superintendent.
• Lead grade control and ore control activities, including blast movement interpretation, dig line design, ore mark-up, stockpile management and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain short-term geological and grade control models to support mine planning, forecasting and reconciliation.
• Conduct geological mapping and structural interpretation and provide support to geotechnical programs.
• Coordinate and supervise grade control, resource definition drilling and sampling programs, including QA/QC, assay validation and laboratory performance.
• Maintain geological databases and ensure the quality and integrity of geological data.
• Prepare and communicate geological, production, grade control and reconciliation reports.
• Identify and communicate geological risks and opportunities affecting mine performance and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain geological procedures, standards and work practices.
• Work closely with Mining, Processing, Technical Services and Geotechnical teams to optimise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Coach and mentor geologists and technicians and manage geological contractors and consultants.
• Support operational readiness and continuous improvement of geological systems and processes.

Skills

5 years mine geology experience

Open pit copper experience

Resource definition drilling

Reconciliation

Grade control XRF sampling

Geotechnical mapping

Drill and blast

Micromine

Deswik

Leapfrog

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

C Class Driver's Licence

Queensland MSHe competencies desirable

Right to live and work in Australia

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Earth Sciences or similar

Right to live and work in Australia

Job description

Harmony is seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to lead geological activities at the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. You will oversee grade control, ore control, modelling and data management, guiding the geological team and coordinating drilling programs.

You will contribute to safety, planning and reconciliation, working with mining, processing and technical teams to optimise ore recovery while mentoring staff. This is a permanent, site-based role with DIDO/FIFO options.