Mine Geologist (Gold, Open Pit) - South America

About the role

Gatesource HR is recruiting an experienced Mine Geologist with a background in open pit gold mining. The successful candidate will cover all aspects of open pit production, including grade control, data validation, liaison with contractors and monitoring of mining activities, so that short-term planning targets are met while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, identify hazards, report incidents and work safely at all times.
• Design grade control drilling programmes for short and medium-term planning needs.
• Schedule and coordinate grade control drilling, keeping safety standards and sample QAQC high.
• Carry out geological mapping and interpretation.
• Validate and analyse QAQC data on drilling, sampling and assaying.
• Produce grade control models using conditional simulation techniques.
• Contribute to short and medium-term mining schedules and coordinate material movement and crusher feed.
• Assist with stockpile management, mine-to-mill operations and resource reconciliations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and maintain strong organisational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.

Required profile

• BSc in Geology or higher-level qualifications.
• Prior experience in open pit mine geology.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to relocate on a single status; the contract is residential.

Required skills

• Strong grasp of mining geology, including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling and open pit mining methods.
• Proficiency in estimation software or equivalent software.

What we offer

• Housing and flights (one return ticket per year).
• Food allowance.
• Salary to be discussed.