Principal Consultant- Applied Geosciences Perth

Principal Consultant- Applied Geosciences Perth 

Job No.: 497520 

The Snowden Applied Geosciences Division specialises in geostatistical analyses, resource estimation, technical auditing, due diligence review, and risk analysis studies covering most mineral commodities in a wide range of geographic and geological environments. 

Snowden is looking to appoint a qualified Principal Consultant to join the Applied Geosciences Division in Perth. 

The key responsibilities; 

• Deliver to clients consulting services of the highest technical and professional quality. 

• Provide internal consultative services for the review of the Division's projects and proposals. 

• Present external training courses and provide mentoring on behalf of the Training Division where required. 

• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to other members of the Division and advice to other divisions within Snowden. 

• Ensure that project and client management meet and exceed client expectations and build strong client relationships. 

• Target and generate value-creating opportunities for the global business. 

• Undertake appropriate continuing professional development and maintain membership of appropriate professional organisations. 

• Deliver keynotes and other public presentations where appropriate to promote the business. 

The Qualifications and Experience; 

• Practical experience in operating mines covering all aspects of geological functions including drilling, sampling, QAQC, grade, dilution and cost control, reconciliation, reporting and liaison with mine engineering and surveying professionals. 

• Knowledge of and practical experience with geological modelling, domaining, statistical analyses, variogram analyses, cross-validation and reconciliation. 

• Experience with a wide range of grade estimation techniques including ordinary kriging, multiple indicator kriging, co-kriging and conditional simulation. 

• Experience with the application of advanced geostatistical methods including simulation, global change of support and uniform conditioning for estimation, risk management and operational. 

• A degree in Geology or relevant degree pertaining to the resources industry. 

• Extensive experience within the Mining Industry. 

• Eligibility for membership to professional organisation such as the AIG or AusIMM, and desirability to be recognised as or moving towards a Competent Person status in the estimation of Mineral Resources as per the JORC Code 2004. 

The successful candidate 

• A professional consultant with a broad professional network in Australasia and a proven successful track record as a business developer who will recognise and develop opportunities to provide the Applied Geosciences team's technical and diversified capabilities to both existing and new clients. 

• A proven record for delivery and timely completion of projects within budget 

• A good communicator who will strive to build and maintain both good internal and external relationships 

• A professional with initiative, innovation, and enthusiasm, creativity, excellent feedback and a likeable personality with quiet confidence 

The role of Principal Consultant is a key position within the Snowden business, if this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to follow the prompts below to apply, or contact Nadia Fontana - Recruitment Advisor nfontana@snowdengroup.com. 

Advertised: 22 Dec 2011 W. Australia Standard Time