Graduate Geologist First Quantum Minerals

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include:

• Demonstration of a “safety first” focus by acting as a role model to personnel, whilst continuously developing safe and effective work practices and procedures.
• Conduct ore delineation and control – including efforts to minimize dilution, ore loss, and misclassification
• All RC grade control planning, execution, supervision and sampling to best practice and QAQC standards
• Conduct in-pit mapping and 3D interpretation
• Integration and interpretation of all geological and sampling datasets to create 3D geological, structural, geochemical, and geo-metallurgical models
• Assist with best practice material reconciliation and tracking
• Continuous liaison with key stakeholders, including mining operations, mining engineering, process, geotechnical and hydro-geological teams to drive benefits aligned with business objectives
• Assisting the mine geology reporting support teams, including both day-to-day core operations and long-term strategy, driving quality and standards in the teams’ work and efficiencies.
• Assist with the management and control of the quality and standard of consistent and secure databases and information storage
• Assist in the preparation of geological and operations reports and official communications
• Assist the Senior Mine Geologist with the planning and prioritization of geological activities across the mine leases, where requested.
• Perform any other project work or related duties assigned by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies

The Graduate Geologist will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:

• Good IT skills
• Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Data analytical and presentation skills advantageous (PowerBI)
• Basic field mapping, core logging and RC Chip logging advantageous

Key Job Attributes

• Self-motivated, ambitious, and resilient with a history of goal achievement
• Shows potential for leading and coaching medium-sized support teams towards technical excellence
• Ability to readily develop rapport and trust with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail and thorough methodical approach essential
• Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Proactive, honest, reliable, and passionate about driving continuous improvements and excellent standards
• Possess and apply practical creativity and innovation in finding smart solutions, overcoming challenges, and implementing or trialling new ideas.
• Willingness to undertake occasional shift work to contribute towards business objectives if requested
• Must be willing to work with and assimilate experience from colleagues from a variety of skills and national backgrounds
• Excellent team ethic and practical leadership potential
• Excellent scientific and analytical ability and potential
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Familiarity with QAQC protocols and relevant production software (Datamine, OreController or similar) advantageous

Experience required to perform in this job

• No experience required
• Computer literate in the commonly used daily Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power-point, MS-Projects)

Qualifications

• Recognized Tertiary Qualification in Geoscience
• Light vehicle (Manual) driving licence