Senior Geologist - Digital

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress.

Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining theway we work.

About the role

What you will be doing

The Senior Geologist ensures that Orica’s Blast Modelling suite of technologies are introduced and represented professionally to the mining industry.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

Identification and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures for scalable release of new solutions to Orica’s markets across EMEA.

Project management of various workstreams required for the overall program, including:  

• Co-ordination of customer projects and opportunities

• Co-ordination of daily tasks and business priorities

• Execution of market analysis, technical solutions, and quality consultation

Risk identification and implementation of mitigation strategies

Reporting and communicating business status to group stakeholders

Co-ordinating 3rd party technology providers and/or consultants

Provide input into an overall development roadmap, support models, and proposition development

What you will bring

Production geology and grade control experience (geostatistics, resource modelling, resource estimation, and reconciliation) in multiple hard rock mining environments

Possesses a strong technology competency with the ability to manage data, models, and modern software applications.

Project management experience

Bi-lingual English and French an advantage

Customer relationship management experience

Technical writing and presentation skills

Office and field-based training and mentoring experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Role dimensions

Based in Ghana 

EMEA regional with a focus on West Africa 

Must be able to travel internationally to remote locations when required, estimated travel of 30-50%.

Your qualifications

Degree in Geology, Geoscience and/or Digital qualification 

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility

* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character

* Builds the trust of others  

* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills

* Self-aware and open to feedback

* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability

* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 

* High level decision making & problem solving skills

* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Strong people management and influencing skills
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture.

We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture.

 Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate.

We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or

 disability status.