Prospection Geologist

Job location:
Elche de la Sierra, Spain
Created moment:
May 26, 2023
Job reference:
REQ - 07315

The Company


The world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.
Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys’ solutions contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.
If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Prospection Geologist

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

The role of the Prospection geologist is to carry out all prospecting and development operations for Diatomite reserves in Spain.

This mission is part of the Resources & Reserves development strategy defined in 2022.

JOB SCOPE:

The perimeter of activity will be Elche de la Sierra region with travel in all Spain (mainly south) for prospection. A big part of the activity will be field work.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Prospecting for new deposits:

  • Collect and analysis of data’s (Internal + external)

  • Preparation, realization and interpretation of surveys (Core drilling, geophysics, trench, etc.)

  • Field work (geological mapping, sampling, logging drilling campaign, geophysical survey, etc..)

  • Monitoring results on database and 2D GIS mapping, 

  • Participate in 3D geological modeling with MRP team

2. Support for the administrative part of his actions (owner prospecting authorization, Mining authorities document, administrative file for permitting, etc.)

3. Communication and relationship with landowners and other stakeholders

4. Respect and application of Imerys EHS standards

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

- Mine production assistance – Geological mapping, mining survey, Geotechnics follow up, production data’s

- The Geologist will be required to support the MRP Team for Geology and mining elements such as geological models, pit design, mine planning, etc.

- Learn and record diatomite geological Experience from External consultant during the whole R&R development project

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

- Higher education in geological sciences with a strong component related to mining

Experience:

- Field geologist & exploration geologist experience 3 to 5 years 

- Solid knowledge in mineralogy and petrography

Technical skills:

- Practical knowledge of geological principles, theories, concepts and techniques

- Specific computer skills (leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine, AutoCAD)

- Strong computer skills (ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Access…),

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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