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Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist
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CareerMine Job Id: 372863Job Summary
Title: Senior Geologist Employer Job Id: -------
Location: Queensland Posted Date: November 6, 2009
Employer: Recruit R Closing Date: January 5, 2010

Senior Geologist

 
·         Residential with housing or DIDO from the coast
·         Coal experience not essential!
·         Production / Operations role
 
This role will see you accountable for all geological aspects of an open cut coal mine in Central QLD. 
 
Company / Site Details:
Currently producing almost 5mtpa of high quality coking coal, this site employs both dragline and traditional truck/shovel mining methods.  This high quality product is sold to international customers.  Coal is mined from a singe seam. 
 
The company is a reputed miner with significant interests in Australia and abroad.  You will enjoy support from a centralized technical team.  The size of the organisation allows for significant professional growth. 
 
Position Purpose / Duties:
The purpose of this position is to provide a high quality geological service to production & mine planning personnel, ensuring coal quality & blending targets are achieved.  This role will ensure customer requirements are met. 
 
The specific duties of this role include:
·         Supervising the small geology team
·         Maintaining the geological model
·         Generation and investigation of near mine exploration targets
·         Production data management & reconciliation & End of Month Reporting
·         Mine high-wall mapping & other day to day production duties
·         Performing geotechnical hazard reviews and reports
·         Liaising closely with production & mine planning personnel
 
Engaging consultants & contractors as required
·         Ensuring a safe work environment & maintaining OH&S standards at all times
·         This position reports to the Technical Services Manager.
 
Required Experience / Skills / Qualifications:
·         The following criteria are essential:
·         Tertiary qualifications in Geology
·         Extensive experience in open pit production (minimum of 5 years in production roles)
·         Strong knowledge of different computer software packages
·         Effective communication & interpersonal skills
·         Ability to engage with consultants and contractors
 
Remuneration / Rewards:
You will have the option of living in a small community and enjoying subsidised housing or staying in camp accommodation and living on the coast and commuting Monday to Friday.  The base salary will range between $130,000 to $140,000 (potentially higher) and you will receive superannuation & bonuses on top of this.  You will also be entitled to 5 weeks annual leave and will have the option for having a novated lease vehicle.
 
Career wise, you will enjoy working with one of the biggest miners in Australia and the entire world.  You will be provided training & professional development as well as the opportunity to transfer to corporate positions or to other mine sites within the company.  
 
If you feel its time in your career to take the next step or you feel you are not being rewarded for your work call today!
 
At this time, only Australian residents are eligible to apply for this role.

Please respond by sending your resume and cover letter, quoting job source and reference number to:

job.7m8e3r@careermine.com

 

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