Production Database Geologist

at  Newcrest Mining

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of structured query language (SQL) and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience in understanding and/or managing data flow, including the ability to assess data quality and ensure database integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, community and the environment.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and procedures
• Cross-cultural awareness with an understanding and sensitivity of the challenges associated with differences in cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Environmental awareness with a commitment to minimize impacts inside and outside of the mine’s footprint.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Work at a remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off rotation
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
• Be able to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts
• Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in close quarters with the team
• Newmont promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment with mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Our Commitment to You
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.
Job number

986585
Advertised

• Import and review assay and survey results from different mine-related programs according to QAQC program requirements; and request follow-up from the laboratories as required.
• Develop proficiency in geological assay data quality assurance and quality control by monitoring and evaluating geological and analytical data quality on an ongoing basis, completing QAQC reports, and implementing new QAQC programs to meet Newmont standards.
• Assist with laboratory assurance reviews and attend lab tours for site labs and third-party labs as required.
• Complete regular underground site visits to drills to ensure compliance with sampling and surveying protocols.
• Onboarding and training of new underground grade control personnel.
• Operate the geological database (acQuire), and support data generators with data entry issues or data fixing as applicable; assist in troubleshooting technical issues, performing root cause analysis, and resolving data integrity problems.
• Review analytical data for completeness and follow up with data generators on any data quality concerns while promoting a positive attitude.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues, performing root cause analysis, and resolving data integrity problems.
• Identify opportunities to modify data collection processes/data entry forms in support of improving data validation, preventing data entry errors, or ensuring data completeness.
• Maintain a professional work environment and encourage technical excellence and continuous improvement from all members of the Geology and Mine Operations teams.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Newmont safety policies and governmental safety regulations including those of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and WorksafeBC.
• Assistance with maintaining or modifying future and existing database systems that track mine activities, related KPIs, material movement and production statistics
• Perform other related duties as required