Principal - Geostatistics

Glencore

Brisbane, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Zinc Global Technical Services
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Travel required

Principal – GeostatisticsGlobal Zinc Technical ServicesBrisbane, Queensland, AustraliaRef. No. 42659Why consider working with us at Glencore?Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future.About our Zinc business:Glencore’s Zinc assets and interest include multiple & geographically dispersed polymetallic operations, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants and port facilities across Asia, both North and South American continents and Europe. Brisbane is home to one of our corporate offices, which is where this role is based.About your potential new position:As the Principal – Geostatistics, your primary purpose is to be the subject matter expert responsible for implementation and ongoing guidance on best practice and knowledge sharing of Geostatistics within the Glencore Zinc global and regional teams, and sites. You are required to remain current of the rapid changes in methodologies and technologies of the advanced subject, and to subsequently disseminate these improvements within the organization.As a technical leader you shall mentor and oversee complex projects targeting risk management and revenue optimization. Engagement will involve junior to senior geologists applying Geostatistics, mine engineering performing such tasks as stochastic planning, Geotech engineers for such topics as failure probabilities and other disciplines or areas requiring the application of advanced Geostatistics in their mandates.Some of your accountabilities, responsibilities and tasks will include:

Safety and compliance built into all activities.
Provide training and mentoring to mine and resource geologists, as well as various other technical disciplines seeking to apply Geostatistics to their workflows.
Update and maintain Global Guideline on Geostatistics defining the requirements within the field of resource evaluation. This includes estimation, validation, classification, and reporting of mineral resources for regulatory compliance (international reporting standards).
Provide routine Geostatistics training for users of all levels.
Identify opportunities for improvement in risk reduction and deploy mitigation mandates.
Elaborate, validate and improve estimation setups and parameters.
Generate macros and scripts to facilitate workflows and disseminate to relevant users.
Perform various block model manipulations: calculations, flagging, depletion, reblocking, refining, cleaning and statistics.
Assist other technical disciplines in piloting integration of statistical data to their models (Geotech, metallurgy, environmental, etc.)
Compile reports on purpose, methodology, workflow, conclusions, and recommendations for Geostatistics mandates.
Demonstrate approximate economic value add of all Geostatistics mandates.

This is an exciting and highly complex role in a large organisation.As such we have high expectations, and you will need to have:

Extensive experience in mine geology and ore deposits with at least 10 years in mineral resource estimation using a variety of estimation methodologies.
A proven track record in geostatistical data analysis, resource modelling and estimation
Advanced user of mining and geostatistical software (Leapfrog Geo/Edge, Datamine Studio RM, Isatis, RMSP, Supervisor or equivalent)
Advanced understanding of the JORC Code and ability to sign Mineral Resources as a Competent Person (JORC)
Python scripting is required.
Knowledge in advanced Geostatistics.

Additionally you will:

Be able to work and perform autonomously and effectively within a team environment.
Build and strengthen relationships with various stakeholders across cultures and often in different geographical regions and time zones.
Have effective written and communication skills.
Demonstrate an ability to educate and mentor in the discipline.

What’s in it for you?Apart from being in a worldwide organisation for your career to grow, you will join a team of people who are passionate about their work and love what they do. You will be supported to achieve results in your field and if you desire to go above & beyond there is space to explore new ideas and influence change. Come join a team who encourage & expect you to make improvements and make a difference.Apply now at glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities/all-vacancies.Applications Close: 15th of May, 2024.

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