Senior Exploration Geochemist – Target Mineral Deposits

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybride; NZD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Exploration Geochemist to guide geochemical targeting for mineral exploration around Queenstown, NZ. You will design and manage geochemistry programs, interpret complex data, and integrate results with geological information.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in geochemistry or geology, 7+ years in exploration geochemistry, and strong skills in ioGAS, ArcGIS, and Datamine Studio. Travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geochemistry or Geology with a strong geochemical focus.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in exploration geochemistry.
• Proven expertise in designing multi-element exploration geochemistry programs.
• Experience with QA/QC protocols and database management.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement comprehensive exploration geochemistry programs, including sampling strategies and analytical methods.
• Manage the collection, preparation, and analysis of soil, stream sediment, rock, and drill core samples.
• Interpret geochemical data to identify anomalies and vectors to mineralization.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological, geophysical, and drilling data to build exploration models.
• Use statistical and spatial analysis software for processing and visualization of geochemical data.
• Develop and maintain geochemical databases and QA/QC processes.
• Prepare geochemical reports, presentations, and exploration strategy recommendations.
• Collaborate with exploration geologists, geophysicists, and other team members.
• Stay updated on geochemistry advancements and technologies.
• Mentor and guide junior geochemists and field technicians.

Connaissances

Geochemistry

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Team mentorship

Formation

Master's degree in Geochemistry/Geology

PhD in Geochemistry/Geology

Outils

ioGAS

ArcGIS

Datamine Studio

ICP-MS

XRF

AAS

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Lead Exploration Geochemist to guide geochemical targeting for mineral exploration around Queenstown, NZ. You will design and manage geochemistry programs, interpret complex data, and integrate results with geological information.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in geochemistry or geology, 7+ years in exploration geochemistry, and strong skills in ioGAS, ArcGIS, and Datamine Studio. Travel to project sites will be required.