SENIOR GEOLOGIST – Remote Exploration Services Botswana 1043 views

Remote Exploration Services Botswana is a dynamic exploration consulting company that provides geological geophysical and analytical services to the exploration and mining industry. The company is currently looking to fill the following field-based positions:  Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist

The successful candidate must hold a minimum of an MSc/Ph.D. in Geochemistry with demonstratable experience in the management of both geochemical laboratories and field exploration programs in remote locations. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, specifically for the acquisition and analysis of large geochemical datasets for innovation, testing, and application of resource-specific models. In addition, the successful candidate will need to be able to engage with senior management and clients, at a high technical level, both through technical reporting and in an advisory capacity. In-depth knowledge of lithospheric geochemistry and petrology and the techniques of how to acquire and model geochemical datasets are pre-requisite.

Role Requirements

⦁ Management and oversight of all technical aspects of a geological exploration project in a remote location;
⦁ Management of geochemical laboratory;
⦁ High-level planning and execution of field-based geological procedures including soil sampling, Aircore sampling, RC drilling, and diamond core drilling;
⦁ Technical supervision and management of an exploration team;
⦁ Client liaison, reporting, and high-level interpretation of data and findings to senior management and client representatives;
⦁ Significant time away from the office, out in the field, based in tented camps;
⦁ Proven leadership and people management skills;

Job Requirements

Ph.D. in Geochemistry, with at least 5 years experience, preferably in a relevant field of university-level academic research
⦁ Setup and operation of various analytical machinery
⦁ Proficient in setup and management of a wet chemistry laboratory
⦁ Proficiency in laboratory techniques of whole-rock geochemical assay
⦁ Ability to apply higher-order mathematics to large and complex datasets
⦁ Proven record of scientific communication (i.e. scientific journals and conferences)
⦁ Demonstrated success in project planning, management, and reporting
⦁ Database management experience, exposure to programming and/or macro construction
⦁ Certified in at least Level 3 First Aid
⦁ Advanced Driving and 4×4 Vehicle Driving training and experience
⦁ Training in hazard mitigation on worksites with heavy machinery
⦁ Prerequisite proficiency in various professional software: ESRI, IMDEX, Adobe CS, K-Ar, Garmin, ScanIT, MS Office Microsoft Office on both Mac and PC platforms
⦁ Able to lift heavy objects, operate precisely under physical stress

These roles require significant time out in the field, based in a tented camp. Candidates should therefore have a genuine enthusiasm for the outdoors, and be willing to spend large amounts of time away from home in remote conditions. Proven leadership and people management skills are essential. Only candidates with good operational, administrative, communication, and teamwork skills and experience, as well as the above detailed job-specific requirements, will be considered.