Geology Manager

Deflector and Rothsay are both narrow-vein underground mines located in the mid-west region of Western Australia. The Deflector deposit is made up of numerous structurally-controlled lodes hosting Gold and Copper mineralisation. With expansion in late 2020 to create a second decline to access the high-grade south-west ore zone, there is significant opportunity to make your mark on this high-margin operation. Rothsay mine commenced in August 2020 with the first ore treated at the Deflector processing plant in June 2021. The Rothsay deposit is made up of shear-hosted quartz veins with extraction utilising narrow-vein mining techniques.

THE ROLE

The Geology Manager is responsible for overall Geology department leadership, output and strategic direction for Silver Lake’s Deflector and Rothsay mines. A key leadership position, this role will inspire and guide a team of outstanding Mine and Resource Geology professionals to achieve and exceed mine production targets, safety objectives and develop cohesive and collaborative relationships. Reporting to the General Manager, Deflector Operations, the position will also require significant collaboration with the Group Exploration & Geology Manager based in the Perth office.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensure mine geology functions are carried out safely, productively, and in compliance with the provisions of the applicable Acts, Regulations and site requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on the production performance of mining operations at Deflector and Rothsay
• Ensuring Geology team resourcing is maintained to be able to meet deliverables, and that individuals are developed and trained to meet their potential
• Ensuring best practice grade control methods are used to deliver optimal grade and tonnage
• Directing the near mine Resource definition drilling programs
• Making recommendations in relation to Resource definition results and their impact on mine planning
• Overview of site Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement ensuring appropriate best practice estimation and reporting methods are used
• Lead, mentor and develop your team of Geologists, by imparting expert advice and knowledge
• Monitoring and reporting on budgets and costs associated with the geology department
• Maintaining relationships between internal departments and with external stakeholders
• Liaise with the Exploration team to further near mine, Project and District exploration targets
• Act as Alternate Site Senior Executive when required.

ABOUT YOU

You are an influential and considered leader with a proven track record of delivering results and continuous improvement and driving resource growth. With extensive technical knowledge in underground Gold mining, you will bring your balanced and analytical approach to this business-critical role.

This will be supported by the following:

• Tertiary Degree in Geological Science or related discipline
• 7+ years mine geology experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a cohesive Geology team
• Significant underground gold mine geology experience
• A sound understanding of underground mine geology functions applicable to narrow vein gold deposits and mining techniques
• Clear knowledge and expertise in sampling, QA-QC, mine reconciliation and geo-statistical techniques
• Track record of near-mine Mineral Resource replacement and growth, including appropriate modelling, estimation and reporting skills
• Experience and expertise using Datamine and Leapfrog software
• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate and manage contractor performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on both these operations, with leadership of a skilled, talented and social team. The role is offered on an 8:6 FIFO basis from Perth with a salary in line with a key leadership role within Silver Lake’s operations. To be considered for this role you must hold full Australian work rights and either be based in WA or willing to relocate.

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Silver Lake’s preference is to deal with candidates directly, so agency introductions with not be considered at this stage.