Geology Manager - Underground

THE COMPANY
Embark on a transformative journey with Ora Banda Mining.  Over the last 18 months we have delivered unparalleled growth and opportunities for our people, and we are only just getting started.   Ora Banda Mining has ore-some rocks and awesome people who are working together exploring, developing and delivering each and every day on our journey to be the next mid tier gold producer.
  
Joining Ora Banda Mining means becoming part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that places a premium on developing our people to make a difference. We believe in empowering our people to keep improving, providing them with the support needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with shaping the future of the mining industry.
  
As we unlock the untapped potential within our 1000km2 land holding, Ora Banda Mining invites individuals who share our passion for exploration, sustainable mine development, and responsible resource management to join us on this exciting adventure. Discover a place where you can advance your career and contribute to a legacy of excellence. Your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful career starts here, with Ora Banda Mining.

THE ROLE
Applications are sought from experienced Underground Geology Managers to join the team at Ora Banda.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Liaise closely with other OBM mines’ Geology Managers to share knowledge, collaborate on technical projects, and manage material movement together.
• Responsible for all Mine Geology aspects of the operation associated with delineation of the orebodies to be mined.
• Develop and establish departmental systems and protocols for safe, industry best-practice Mine Geology and Grade Control (GC) processes and procedures.
• Provide technical input and management support for the site management team
• Provide leadership to the Mine Geology team via a proactive, collaborative approach, living the OBM Values, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Embed an industry best-practice approach and ensure Geologists are proficient in wall and backs mapping, face mapping and sampling, data collection, collation, interpretation, and structural geology analysis.
• Embed an industry best-practice approach and ensure Geologists are proficient in grade control core logging, data collection, collation, interpretation, and structural geology analysis.
• Liaise closely with the ResDev & Exploration team to transfer the geology knowledge of the deposit and apply it to Mine Geology practices and future underground drill targeting.
• Liaise closely with the Structural Geology consultant, to ensure a high level of structural geology competency within the team and develop an in-depth geological understanding of the controls of the deposit.
• Building the Resource base via conversion of Inferred Resources, opportunities for Resource extension, and discovering new ounces outside of Resource.
• Ensure that geometallurgical factors are understood via a GC sampling regime, and integration of assumed recovery factors into geology models for mine planning & processing blend plans.
• Effective contractor management of underground diamond drillers by fostering a culture of open communication and teamwork.
• Daily production and stockpile tracking to ensure a quality product is delivered to the Processing Plant, and communication with the other Geology Managers, Processing and Haulage teams to ensure adequate feed and blend and geometallurgical influences are communicated.
• Work in close liaison with the underground mining team to de-risk the LOM and 3-month schedule through stope risk assessments, GC drill schedule embedded in the mine plan, and effective GC drill designs.
• Monitoring quality standards via mine-to-mill reconciliations, compliance to annual business plan, explaining variances monthly and implementing corrective actions.
• Professional development plans for the Geology team, focussing on “on-the-job” training, coaching, mentoring and some formal courses.
• Performance reviews of Mine Geology staff, to support the OBM Values, high-performance culture, and hold personnel to account by utilising HR systems.
• Manage the Mine Geology inputs, and GC modelling processes for underground long-term planning, projects evaluation and development.
• Liaise with the Principal Resource Geologists for Resource/Reserve updates, ensuring quality geology data and interpretation/wireframing.
• Preparation of operational annual budget preparation including physicals and financials and resources
• Prepare technical reports as required.

ABOUT YOU
To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:  

• Tertiary qualification in geology
• Significant operational experience (underground gold projects)
• Awareness of the WHS Act & Regulations
• Class C WA manual driver’s licence
• Skilled in 3D software – Micromine, Leapfrog
• Member of AIG or AusIMM or similar
• Current Senior First Aid certificate  

Your motivation:
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, love to challenge themselves and others to do better and pursue solutions with intent.   You want to achieve your goals, but you understand that every person is important to our team success, so you help support others so we can all achieve great things.  It is important to you that you work safely and create an environment that is respectful and inclusive.  You like to get the job done but love to have fun along the way.  This is the way we operate at Ora Banda, so if this sounds like you, then apply now and join the OBM team.

ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, and valid National Police Clearance.    
At Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.   We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
  
Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s website www.orabandamining.com.au

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter by following the APPLY NOW PROMPTS. 

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately.

Recruitment Consultancies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role.  Candidates will be considered via direct application only.