Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
• The Principal Geologist will:
• Have an expertise in sediment-hosted copper deposits
Oversee and conduct geological drill core logging
Be responsible for management of geologic staff in Zambia
Handle day-to-day management of drilling campaigns alongside Drilling Manager
Meet company objectives in discovery of new deposits
Perform a range of geological analyses to generate and refine targets and geologic models resulting from the data collection programs
Work collaboratively with data scientists and provide mentorship to geology team members
Drive the individual and collective talent development of KoBold Metal’s Zambia’s Geology team
Offer leadership and mentorship to local Geologists and Data Scientists
Incorporate local Data Scientists into understanding the basics of Mineral Exploration and Development
Lead due diligence reviews of advanced and complex projects
Generate opportunities and exploration strategies at regional and district scales, integrating all types of geoscientific information
Have advanced capability in using diverse datasets for generative purpose and hypothesis development
Guide documents and presentations of colleagues to the highest standard
Track record of training and mentoring staff members at varying levels in all aspects project generation, reconnaissance, and resource development

Qualifications
• A great Prinicipal Geologist candidate will have:
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology/Geosciences
At least 15 years of experience in sediment-hosted copper mineral systems
Significant advanced project experience with exposure to resource development and technical studies requirements
Familiarity with JORC or NI: 43-101 reporting standards
Professional registration with an internationally recognised body
Excellent communication, management, and reporting skills
Ability to use geoscience data to think predictively and insightfully about exploration targeting
Experience supervising multiple exploration programs
Insatiable intellectual curiosity
Good computer skills including working knowledge of QGIS and Leapfrog Geo
• Location: All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Zambia and have a valid Driver’s license
• At this time we are only accepting applications from Zambian nationals

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• To apply for this job email your details to nsofwa.malutu@koboldmetals.com 

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