Geology Project, Section Head 

Role: Senior technical leadership; supervise mine geologists, geotechnicians, contractors; lead design, scheduling, budgeting and execution of grade control & resource evaluation; act as a “Competent Person” for public reporting under JORC or equivalent. 

1. Experience / Qualifications: BSc in Earth Sciences; professional geologist registration; ~8 years experience; proven work in open pit/underground geology; experience with structurally complex epithermal gold systems is a plus.  
2. Skills: Strong knowledge of safety / HSE protocols; desert / remote operations; senior first aid; software and tools (same as above: modelling, QAQC, mapping etc.); ore control practices; report writing; understanding of reporting codes (JORC etc.); ability to lead and mentor others. 

• Levels range from ~2 years (junior / project roles) up to 10-15+ years (senior, section head, lead roles).
• Field & Mine Experience is important: open pit and/or underground mining geology. Knowing ore control, grade dilution, resource evaluation.
• Software / Modelling Skills: familiarity with industry tools (Surpac, Vulcan, Leapfrog, MicroMine, Datamine etc.), GIS, resource estimation methods.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): knowledge of and compliance with safety procedures; remote / desert work often part of job settings.
• Data & QA/QC: good data management, reporting, auditing geological data; ensuring model reliability.
• Reporting Standards: At senior levels, experience or ability to act as “Competent Person” under reporting frameworks (JORC or equivalent).
• Leadership & Teamwork: For more senior roles, ability to supervise geologist teams, contractors, coordinate cross-functional interplays (mine planning, operations, etc.).
• Communication & Languages: English fluency (often for reports, cross-team work), technical report writing.