Kinross Hires Senior Resource Geology/Modeller

Kinross has technical opportunities/vacancies/jobs in Ghana to hire Senior Resource Geology/Modeller.  We are a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate.  At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us. JOB SUMMARY Company: Chirano Gold Mines Industry: Mining Category: Mining/Petroleum Location: Bibiani Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: Post Graduate Experience: 8 years Job Expires: 01 Feb, 2013 Job Description Chirano Gold Mines Limited, a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, is currently seeking a Senior Resource Geologist / Modeller to join their Technical Services team at Chirano Gold Mine. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the role will focus on the delivery of NI43-101 resource estimations for one of Kinross's premier gold mining operations in West Africa. It is expected that you will have full end-to-end resource estimation experience, being NI43-101 competent and comfortable with various krigging methodologies including ID2, ID3 and multiple indicator krigging.  You will have an in depth understanding of the practical application of geostatistical analysis, variograms and resource estimation.  Key responsibilities will include; Securing the future success of the mine by competently developing resource models and estimations. Providing strategic advice and direction to exploration programmes. Ensuring the business can make informed decisions by developing resource models that can be used in open pit and underground mine planning Establishing, improving and maintaining productive and constructive interpersonal relationships both internally and externally with business partners and consultants Contributing to the business' capability to mine safely by actively identifying risks and threats to achieving targets and developing, establishing and managing programs to ensure those risks are minimised or eliminated. Required Skills or Experience A minimum of 8 years relevant experience Relevant tertiary qualification in Geology A post graduate degree in Geostatistics will be viewed favorably Experience of using Surpac Experience of modelling for resource estimation including statistical and geostatistical analysis Knowledge of sampling/assaying QA/QC procedures. Must be Chartered Professional or Fellow of the AusIMM or Member or Fellow of the AIG in order to sign-off under NI43-101. How To Apply Interested applicants should submit CVs and copies of relevant certificates to: Chirano.hr@kinross.com or The Human Resource Manager Chirano Gold Mines Limited P. O. Box 57 Bibiani Applicants are to indicate the position in the subject area when applying online.  Search for Other Jobs Here  Search for Other Jobs Here