Chief Geologist

Lion One Metals is seeking a knowledgeable and results- driven Chief Geologist to lead the geology team at our Alkaline Narrow Vein Gold Deposit and Mine Tuvatu, in Nadi, Fiji.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all geological activities, including exploration, resource modeling, grade control and reconciliation. It is preferred that the successful candidate have narrow vein gold experience.

Key Accountabilities or Activities

Manage the delivery of approved work programs

Manage work allocation to ensure resource replenishment

Human Resources – recruitment, training and succession planning

Orebody knowledge and mineral system studies

Implement business improvement programs

Mine reconciliation

Production reporting

Wireframe and block model development

Code of Conduct

Adherence at all times to the Lion One Code of Conduct. The code provides standards for appropriate ethical and professional behavior. It is based on Loin One’s values of Safety, Integrity, Action and Results which form the basis of, and underpin all of Lon One’s business relationships

Safety, Health, Environment and Community (SHEC)

Demonstrate safe behavior at all times and comply with the site’s standards and procedures in SHEC.

Promote awareness of SHEC practices and promotes a safety culture

Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals that support the department site and company standards

Demonstrate leadership in SHEC through personal behaviors and conversations

Position Required Capabilities

Skills :

Solid experience in the use of mining and database software

Deswik and Leapfrog preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to produce technical procedures and documentation

Ability to schedule and prioritize tasks.

Demonstrate leadership in Safety culture.

Excellent personnel management

Knowledge :

Proficient in Block model generation and estimation techniques

Good practical understanding of Drilling and Mining methods

Excellent knowledge of reconciliation techniques

Sound understanding of QAQC, sampling methods and theory

Good practical understanding of underground Mine Geology

Database Management and verification

Maintain current understanding on industry technical

Experience :

Minimum of 5+years industry experience covering underground mine geology

Experience with narrow vein underground gold deposits preferred

Experience in foreign developing environments preferred

Education, Qualifications, Tickets, Licenses :

Degree in Geology

Current manual driver’s license

Membership of an acceptable professional organization

Why Join Us?

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced geologist to take a senior leadership role in a high-grade underground narrow vein gold mining operation. Be part of a motivated team, contribute to strategic growth, and help the future of an amazing Akaline Deposit and Mine.