Senior Geologist - Moscow, Russian Federation

Senior Geologist

JDA Applus Velosi - Moscow, Russian Federation

Job Description

• Greenfield open pit development
• Central Asia location
• Residential status

Our client is listed on the FTSE and is one of the world's largest copper producers. They have engaged us to source for them, a Senior Geologist for their Greenfield open pit development project in Central Asia. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Geologist is responsible for leadership of the mine Geology department.
 
Responsibilities will include:

• Development and implementation of procedures and systems in mine geology & exploration
• Plan, schedule and coordinate long, medium and short term plans for ore resource definition
• Delivery of a suitable ore resource management schedule
• Delivery of an accurate and measured resource plan
• Supervision, training and mentoring of national geologist and technical staff
• Ensuring that financial objectives are met according to the Mine budget
• Maintaining health, safety and environmental policy at all times
• Promotion of incident reporting and near misses aiming for zero harm.

 
The role is offered initially as city based residential status, working 5 days on and 2 days off, eventually moving to a site based roster of 14/14 days.
 

Desired Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Geology, Honours and/or Masters highly regarded
• Significant expertise in mine planning software and block modelling
• Demonstrated experience in large scale open pit copper mining operations or in other basemetals
• Experience working in remote cold climate locations
• Well developed leadership qualities
• Russian language skills will be highly regarded

 
To apply, please send your CV in MS word format to info@jda.com.au, quoting job reference number 24361. Alternatively, call Yasser Bahsoun on (+61) 7 3120 0900 to discuss the role in greater detail.

Company Description

JDA Applus Velosi (formerly John Davidson & Associates) is an internationally recognised recruitment consultancy that provides a comprehensive and innovative range of human resources management services to the mining, oil and gas, engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors.

To learn more about JDA Applus Velosi, our services and how we can ensure your recruitment and career needs are being met, please feel free to browse our website at www.jda.com.au. Otherwise you can contact us on +61 7 3120 0900 or at info.jda@applusvelosi.com