About this role
POSITION: GEOLOGIST
JOB GRADING: C UPPER
DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICE
SITE: TARKWA
Role Details:
Gold Fields Ghana is seeking to employ a skilled and qualified Geologist to join the Technical Service Department. This position reports to the Senior Geologist – Technical Service. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing in-pit grade control, selective mining practices, RC logging and sampling, and Mine to Mill reconciliation to ensure optimal extraction of ore.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring effective and efficient ore mark-up or ore delineation in operational pits.
- Supervision of selective mining activities to minimize dilution and ore loss.
- In-pit geological mapping for grade control model update in accordance with Goldfields’ geological modelling protocols.
- Ensuring efficient daily tonnage and grade reconciliation between mined, crushed and plant feed.
- Ensuring effective communication and liaison with sectional supervisors for accurate and timeous mined to mill reconciliation data.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Geological Engineering, Mineral Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years’ relevant working experience in a Mineral or Geological engineering environment.
- Practical knowledge in Paleo-placer style ore deposits
- Valid Ghanaian driving licence
- Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate geological and geotechnical risks and hazards.
- Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Knowledge of applicable standards, methods, and procedures related to the role.
Ability to use initiative, take responsibility, and manage tasks through to completion