Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Senior Geologist will implement and run field-based exploration programs across the company' s
tenement areas. The ideal candidate will hi! ;i team
player with good soft skills and a strong technical
background.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Implementing and running diverse, field based
exploration programs.
• Daily monitoring of geological staff and field
activities.
• Planning and layout of borehole programs and
geochemical and geophysical surveys.
• Geological mapping, from reconnaissance to
deposit-scale . ,i Accurate interpretation of detailed
exploration data.
• Logging of RC rock chips and borehole core.
• Sampling of RC rock chips, borehole core, soils
and rock outcrops.
• Implementing company QAQC protocols.
• Compilation of drillhole sections.
• Detailed report writing as and when required.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with respect to
tenement areas falling under his/her authority.
Requirement: Skills and Experience:
As a minimum, the prospective candidate must
have/ be the
following:
• A B.Sc . degree in Earth Sciences from a
reputable tertiary ' institution. An M.Sc. degree
would be preferred.
• At least four years of diverse, field-based
mineral exploration experience.
• A good understanding of QAQC protocols and
the imple-mentation thereof.
• Exploration project management skills.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Meticulous, detail oriented but with the ability
to see the big picture.
• Observant, with the ability to logically interpret,
under¬stand, and accurately transcribe geological
data.
• Good soft skills.
• Good computer skills.
• A valid driving license.
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply: To apply please e-mail a CV (three pages
maximum) together with certified copies of
education certificates to:
recruitment@bigredresources. com
Closing date: Friday, 18 November, 2011
Senior Geologist
Job Reference: GPSM-SenGeo-2011- 10 Location:Mainly field-based, Kampala Position Type: Fixed Term Contract