Head Exploration - FACOR

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Bhadrak; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

FACOR is seeking a senior geologist to lead exploration and resource development, focusing on chromite and manganese deposits. You will manage geological modelling, data quality, and orebody interpretation to support mine planning and production scheduling.

The role requires 12–15 years in Exploration with advanced software skills (Datamine Studio RM, Leapfrog Geo) and a track record of delivering resource growth and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• 12-15 yrs experience in Exploration.
• Certification/training in Resource Estimation, Geostatistics , GIS, or Mine Planning will be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience in DatamineStudio RM and Leapfrog Geo for geological modelling, resource estimation, and block model preparation will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute resource-to-reserve strategies for Ostapal, Kalarangiatta, Kathpal Mines and other FACOR mines.
• Prepare and implement conceptual, brownfield, and infill drilling programs to enhance geological confidence and expand mineral inventory.
• Establish and maintain a robust geological database including drilling, sampling, assay, survey, and QA/QC data.
• Lead geological interpretation and 3D orebody modelling for chromite and manganese deposits using industry-standard software.
• Prepare and update resource estimations and block models in compliance with IBM/UNFC and industry best practices.
• Provide timely geological and resource updates to Mine Planning teams for optimization of mine design, production schedules, and Life-of-Mine plans.
• Conduct resource-reserve-production reconciliation studies and improve model accuracy and grade predictions.
• Drive resource establishment activities for new projects, including Punnam and Katasahi Mn Blocks, and support Kathpal Mine reopening.
• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies, AI/ML tools, and digital solutions for drill targeting, geological modelling, and exploration optimization.
• Deliver annual resource and reserve growth targets while ensuring statutory compliance, technical reporting.

Skills

3D orebody modelling

Geostatistics

GIS

Datamine Studio RM

Leapfrog Geo

Education

M.Tech in Geology

M.Sc in Geology

Tools

Datamine Studio RM

Leapfrog Geo

GIS

Job description

Develop and executeresource-to-reserve conversion strategies for Ostapal, Kalarangiatta, andKathpal Mines and other mines of FACOR to sustain long-term production and ore security.

Prepare and implement conceptual,brownfield, and infill drilling programs to enhance geological confidence and expand mineral inventory.

Establish and maintain a robustgeological database including drilling, sampling, assay, survey, and QA/QCdata.

Lead geological interpretation and3D orebody modelling for chromite and manganese deposits usingindustry-standard software.

Prepare and update resourceestimations and block models in compliance with IBM/UNFC and industry bestpractices.

Provide timely geological andresource updates to Mine Planning teams for optimization of mine design, production schedules, and Life-of-Mine plans.

Conduct resource-reserve-productionreconciliation studies and continuously improve model accuracy and gradepredictions.

Drive resource establishmentactivities for new projects, including Punnam and Katasahi Manganese Blocks, andsupport Kathpal Mine reopening.

Evaluate and implement advancedtechnologies, AI/ML tools, and digital solutions for drill targeting, geological modelling, and exploration optimization.

Deliver annual resource and reserve growth targets while ensuring statutory compliance, technical reporting.

Desired Attributes:

• 12-15 yrs experience in Exploration M.Tech /M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Exploration Geology, Mining Geology, or Mineral Exploration (preferred).
• Certification/training in ResourceEstimation, Geostatistics , GIS, or Mine Planning will be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience in DatamineStudio RM and Leapfrog Geo for geological modelling, resource estimation, andblock model preparation will be an added advantage