Resource Geologist

The role

You will oversee mineral resource evaluation, including auditing data analysis, resource block models, and geometallurgical block models. You will provide input into the development of Machine Learning technology and collaborate with co-founders and technical teams.

What you will do

• Lead an expanding resource geology team
• Audit clients mineral resource models and Stratum models
• Assist in the audit and analysis of complex mine site databases
• Collaborate with ML engineers, mine planners and metallurgists
• Provide technical input to enhance sales team capabilities
• Implement audit and quality control procedures
• Ensure adherence to mining regulations regarding resource reporting
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Provide guidance and training to junior resource geologists and geometallurgist

Required qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or Earth Science
• Broad understanding of the composition, structure, and geophysical attributes of Australia or Canada
• Extensive experience in mineral resource evaluation (>20years) in open pit and underground mining environments
• Extensive knowledge of a copper and gold deposit types
• An understanding of geometallurgy and mineral resource estimation
• Detailed knowledge or interest in machine learning and data sciences as applied to the mineral resource sector
• Proficiency in mineral source modelling software platforms and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with mining regulations and reporting standards in Australia (JORC) and Canada (NI43-101)
• Leadership qualities to manage a growing team of geoscientist
• An open motor vehicle driving licence

Nice to have

• CP/QP for multiple copper or gold deposit types commonly found in Australia, Canada or LatAm
• Technical proficiency in another language
• Worked for a start-up or mining consultancy group

About the company

Stratum is a mining software company with machine learning models as its core product. The company creates advanced mineral resource and geometallurgical models to empower operating mining companies.