Geology Manager

About the role

First Quantum is seeking a self‑motivated, ambitious, and resilient Geology Manager for its Kansanshi mine. Reporting to the Mine Technical Manager, you will lead the Mine Geology team and integrate geological expertise with business planning to maximise mineral resource value.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a THINK safety culture across the geology function.
• Manage and report on Mining Geology KPIs, including performance assessment, budgeting, and cost control.
• Oversee data acquisition, QA/QC, and data management processes.
• Develop and update geological models, block model estimates, and resource‑to‑reserve conversions.
• Lead ore control, mining reconciliation, and governance compliance.
• Mentor and train the geoscientific team, ensuring accurate block model estimates for consistent ore feed.
• Coordinate with planning, blasting, mining, and processing to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify and develop near‑mine mineral resource opportunities and drive technical innovation.

Required profile

• Recognised geoscience tertiary qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional organisation (ROPO) as per NI43‑101.
• Preferred qualification in Business Management or Leadership.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant mining geology experience.

Required skills

• Geological modelling
• Block model estimation
• Resource to reserve conversion
• Ore control
• Data acquisition
• QA/QC
• Data management