Maaden Barrick Copper Company is seeking to recruit Occupational Geology and Drilling Superintendent to join and grow our team.
Join our exceptional team and embody MBCC core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion MBCC DNA by:
- Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
- Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
- Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
- Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
- Committing to Zero Harm
- Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the Journey to Zero program.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Coach, mentor, and train junior geologists to meet performance and delivery expectations.
- Design drilling programs for resource replacement and infill in accordance with site strategy.
- Select and prioritize drill targets and coordinate mine efforts.
- Deliver 24 months of proven reserves confidence incorporated in the grade control model.
- Ensure the 24-month drilling schedule is integrated into the mine plan.
- Produce understandable and updated geological models.
- Conduct conceptual geological studies to discover new resources.
- Work with planning on medium-term geological requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date geological plans and communicate them to the mining team.
- Manage geology mining activities to maximize profitability and sustainability.
- Mentor team members to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Supervise the progress of the mine geology team and ensure best practices.
- Ensure QAQC from sampling to assays is within industry standards.
- Review and update all drilling SOPs and ensure their application by the drilling team.
- Supervise drilling contractors and their contracts.
- Develop and maintain a server data management system.
- Interact positively with the mining team and other staff.
- Reinforce regular underground inspections and improve underground mapping.
- Maintain communication with the reconciliation section.
- Supervise drilling costs in collaboration with the MRM manager.
- Provide input for internal QA/QC and efficient turnaround for the lab function.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in geology or above qualifications
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- At least 5 years of practical experience in underground mining and hands-on application of grade control practices
- Practical underground mining experience
- Strong communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of geological modeling packages, specifically Leapfrog and Vulcan
- Experience in overseeing geology staff in their respective duties, developing, mentoring, and training.
What We Can Offer You:
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
- The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
