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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling, and compliance with the JORC Code, while providing technical leadership and integrating geometallurgical characteristics into resource models and mine plans.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mineral Resource EstimationGeological ModellingJORC Code ComplianceGeostatisticsResource Model Reconciliation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership for Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling, resource classification and model governance for the Greenbushes Lithium Operation
- Prepare, review and maintain geological interpretations, domaining, wireframes, block models, estimation parameters and validation outputs
- Ensure Mineral Resource estimates and supporting documentation comply with the JORC Code, Talison standards and applicable governance requirements
- Maintain the integrity and continuous improvement of geological databases, sampling information, QA/QC systems, resource models and estimation workflows
- Lead reconciliation of resource models against grade control, mining and processing outcomes and recommend improvement actions
- Provide geological and resource model inputs to life-of-mine planning, pit optimisation, mine design, budgeting and strategic planning processes
- Work closely with mine geology, exploration, mine planning, metallurgy, processing and environmental teams
- Integrate geometallurgical characteristics into resource models, mine plans, ore delivery strategies and processing forecasts
- Report to the Technical Services Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- 15 years relevant experience in resource geology, mine geology or exploration geology, including significant Mineral Resource estimation experience
- Demonstrated experience with lithium, hard rock, pegmatite or equivalent complex ore body geological modelling and resource estimation
- Strong understanding of the JORC Code, Mineral Resource classification, Competent Person responsibilities and public reporting requirements
- Advanced geological interpretation, domaining, variography, geostatistics, block modelling, estimation and model validation skills
- High level capability with geological modelling and resource estimation software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan, Micromine or equivalent systems
- Strong knowledge of geological databases, data governance, QA/QC processes, sampling practices and resource model reconciliation
- Ability to provide technical input into mine planning, grade control, orebody knowledge, life-of-mine planning and resource growth studies
- Resume and Cover Letter required with application
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working environment
- Income protection insurance
- Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation
- Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme
- Accommodation options are available
- Alternative roster arrangements considered for the right candidate
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Hard Skills
Geological InterpretationDomainingBlock ModellingEstimation ParametersModel ValidationVariographyResource ClassificationTechnical Input into Mine PlanningOrebody KnowledgeResource Growth Studies
Tools & Technologies
LeapfrogDatamineSurpacVulcanMicromine
Industry Keywords
Mineral Resource GovernanceQA/QC SystemsSampling PracticesLithiumHard RockPegmatiteGrade ControlLife-of-Mine PlanningMining DesignPublic Reporting Requirements