Geologist - Mine, Junior - Nussir

Blue Moon Metals Inc.; Hammerfest; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon Metals Inc. seeks a Mine Geologist to lead underground geology activities, plan and schedule in‑mine work, and support resource extraction with accurate grade control.

The role requires collaboration with mine planning, drill contractors, and the technical team to ensure safe, efficient operations and robust QA/QC processes. Requirements include a geology degree (Master's preferred), 6+ years in underground non‑ferrous metals production, strong leadership, and proficiency in 3D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology; master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in underground non-ferrous metals production.
• Experience managing diamond drilling contractors.
• Strong knowledge of grade control, sampling, reconciliation, and mapping.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian or Swedish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground geology planning and scheduling to meet business plans safely.
• Collaborate with mine planning, contractors, and surveyors to optimize extraction.
• Monitor stope drawings and waste development to maintain cut-off grades.
• Develop sampling methods to determine ore grade and minimize dilution.
• Maintain production data, monthly reconciliations, and management reports.
• Mentor and develop the team; support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Oversee grade control processes and geological models.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Data analysis

Site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

VULCAN

Leapfrog

Deswik

Supervisor

Job description

Mine Geologist

Location: Nussir – Norway (Hammerfest Municipality, Finnmark)

Role Type: Onsite – Local

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the underground Mine Geology function by planning and scheduling in‑mine geological activities to ensure business plans are achieved safely.
• Collaborating with mine planning team, with contractor’s production organization including mine foreman and surveyor to optimize resource extraction.
• Closely monitoring stope drawing and waste development to ensure economic cut‑off grades are maintained.
• Developing and implementing systematic sampling methods to accurately determine ore grade and minimize dilution.
• Managing and analyzing production data, completing monthly production reconciliation, and reports for the management team.
• Controlling and supporting diamond drilling contractors ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational best practices.
• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of the team.
• Contributing to the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• Assisting with forecast and budget cycles by tracking expenditure and managing geological drilling contractors.
• Developing and overseeing geological grade control processes to ensure a high standard of QA/QC is developed and maintained.
• Supporting the corporate resource geologist to prepare and maintain geological models (wireframing and estimation).
• Calculating and reporting grade control models including the accurate tracking of mine depletion.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology from a recognized post‑secondary institution is essential; a Master’s degree in Geology is a plus.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in underground non‑ferrous metals production, preferably with precious and base metals. Exploration experience is also highly desired.
• Experience with project management with an emphasis on managing diamond drilling contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge of underground grade control, sampling techniques, reconciliation and underground mapping (geological and structural).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and manage the performance of a technical team.
• Understanding of mining geology, including face sampling and mapping, ore deposits geochemistry, structural geology and grade modelling.
• 3D modelling software experience (like VULCAN, Leapfrog, Deswik, Supervisor).
• Fluent in English, both in oral and written, is required. Norwegian or Swedish skills would be an advantage.

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.