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Form of workDate: 28-Mar-2023
Location: Groote Eylandt, NT, AU, 0885
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
About South32
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.
About GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
What we offer you
Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
FIFO from Darwin/Cairns or Residential on Groote Eylandt subject to housing availability
Family friendly roster
Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
For residential employees, access to pristine camping and fishing opportunities, well-resourced school and day care facilities and remote living allowances
Additional superannuation contributions
Participation in the Employee Share Plan
About the role
This is a permanent full-time role being offered on a 7:7 roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns or can be offered as residential subject to housing availability.
Reporting to the Superintendent Geological Services, you will be in a leadership role within the Geological Services team with a focus on developing team culture, capability and implementing step-change improvement initiatives within all aspects of the mine geology value chain.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Ensure the Mine Geology team always operate in a safe and sustainable manner
Develop and update short term geological models and build modelling capability within the Mine Geology team. You will also work with the GEMCO Resource Geologist to maintain and improve geological model reconciliation processes.
Deliver ore blend forecasts to enable sustainable delivery of the monthly Full Year Forecast and GEMCO budget
Ensure effective ore loss and dilution controls are in place and that these metrics are being measured and continuous improvement initiatives are developed
Develop and supervise ore blending and stockpiling procedures to optimise plant performance and meet budgeted product volumes
Develop and supervise product blending and ship loading processes to ensure finished stocks are in line with quality specifications
Work collaboratively with operational and technical teams across site to deliver across the GEMCO value chain
About you
You are someone who enables a working environment where diversity of thought is welcomed, and people are encouraged to speak up.
To be considered for the role, you will have:
Tertiary Qualification / Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or relevant discipline
Significant experience gained in a similar role within Mining or Exploration
Full drivers’ licence
Advanced geological modelling skills, preferably Vulcan and Leapfrog - desirable
Advanced geostatistical/sampling methodology and QAQC skills - desirable
Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver outcomes that consistently meet or exceed targets
Our culture
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.
We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.
Please note this job advert will close on Wednesday 12th April 2023.
