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Principal Geologist, Geometallurgy fqm zambia - East Perth, WA

Mining, Oil & Gas

Source: uWorkin 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.

Purpose of the role First Quantum is a multinational company driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Boldness, intelligence, and drive are inherent in the way we operate.

The Principal

Geologist, Geometallurgy reports to the Group Manager, Mine Geology and Mineral Resources and is a key member of the Group Mining Engineering senior management team. The position provides leadership and expertise in geometallurgy and geoscience to support and guide Mineral Resource estimates of metallurgical variables across global operations. A focus of this role is building strong relationships with site teams and influencing stakeholders to enhance value creation in both processing and mining through the geometallurgical function.

Key Responsibilities Job & Candidate Requirements Uphold and promote a robust THINK safety culture.Plan, lead and manage geometallurgical work, including related work of others.Mentor and support site-based teams, ensuring high technical standards.Support and assist with maintaining standards and quality of consistent data collection and secure database data.Oversee geometallurgical domaining, geological modelling, met variables/grade estimation, resource classification, and inputs for public disclosure in accordance with CIM definitions and NI 43‑101 requirements. Support near mine geometallurgical and Mineral Resource development, including drilling programs, geological mapping, geometallurgical sampling and testing, geochemical and geophysical data acquisitions.Supports planning, blasting,



mining and processing with relevant and timely geometallurgical block model information with a focus on integrated geometallurgical information.Work will mostly be on-site in developing the geometallurgical functions required for integration into resource estimates, planning, ore control, mining and processing with the overall objective of delivering to plan.Ensures alignment between Ore Control and Resource estimates, as is particularly relevant to geometallurgical data/estimates.Identifies feasible metal opportunities, together with assisting in the development thereof.Assists with effective communication of key performance metrics relevant to the mining geology function.

Qualifications Required A tertiary degree in geoscience.Membership of a Recognized Professional Organisation (ROPO) as per NI43-101.A recognised certificate/qualification or training in Geostatistics.A recognised certificate/qualification in Geometallurgy would be a distinct advantage.

Experience &

Skills Required A minimum of 10 years relevant experience, including 5+ years in a senior geometallurgy/geology role.Copper and nickel base metal geology is preferableOpen-pit production exposureGeometallurgical domaining and ore performance Geological data collectionDatabase managementGeology knowledge and 3D modellingGeostatisticsOre control and ore trackingReconciliation, andGeneral work planning.Management and leadership skills, including:Leadership for motivating, goal setting and decision makingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsInformed decision makingStrategic thinking for identifying trends impacting longer-term planningEmotional intelligence including self-awareness and managing the emotions of othersDelegation, andConflict management.Knowledge of relevant production software (Datamine, Leapfrog, Datashed, Snowden Supervisor, RMSP or other relevant mining software).

Behavioural Traits Required





Ability to work with teams within a multi-cultural and diverse environmentIntegrity – demonstrated ability to act with integrity, honesty and ethicallyAdaptability to new ideas and technologyPragmatismA positive attitude with optimism and driveA passion for the development and mentoring of people. Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at First Quantum Careers Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee, log into your Workday account > Career Hub > Browse Jobs to apply internally for this opportunity.

Opportunity Type fqm zambia

East Perth, WA

Mining, Oil & Gas

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