Senior Grade Control Modeling and Reconciliation Geologist

Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the Senior Grade Control Modeling and Reconciliation Geologist’s purpose will be to provide expert level grade control modeling, estimation, and geological modeling.

The Senior Grade Control Modeling and Reconciliation Geologist will oversee all geological functions related to development of validated grade control block models and reconciliation, plan and provide advice on additional drilling to increase reserves and oversee geological pit mapping at Lafigue Gold Operation.

The Senior Grade Control Modeling and Reconciliation Geologist will be responsible in ensuring drilling, sampling, and mapping follows established Standard Operating Procedures and the work is conducted within Endeavour established safe regulatory boundaries.

Responsibilities:

• Development and regular update of validated grade control block models in accordance with company requirements.
• Development and regular update of hybrid models (GC + Resource) and short-term planning models. Regular update of geological models by incorporating pit mapping information.
• Refine mineralization model based on geological field mapping observations.
• Support the Grade Control team in planning, scheduling, management, and supervision of grade control drilling programs.
• Make recommendations for additional diamond drilling or geological interpretation to ensure ore body resource estimates meet resource/reserve classifications.
• Support the Mineral Resource Manager on grade control drilling budget and forecast preparation. Collaborating with exploration and liaise with internal and external mineral resource consultants to coordinate all aspects of geological resource, reserve processes at Lafigué Mine.
• Audit and perform adequate quality control checks of various, current drill hole and geological databases within the software programs being used.
• Statutory and technical reporting as required.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly Resource to Reserve to Grade Control to Mine Design to Declared Ore to Plant Accounted reconciliations.
•  Development of training requirements of staff in Grade Control modeling, estimation and mine reconciliations.
• Evaluation of laboratories used for sample analysis and relevant analysis of Quality AssuranceQuality Control (QA/QC) measures.
• Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of the role.
•  Undertake work tasks as directed by the Chief Geologist.
•  Validating data in the relevant database to ensure the integrity and reliability of the geological database.

HSE and Procedure

• Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers, and local communities.
• Always wears Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment.
• Be alert and observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions.
• Follow all safe work procedures and comply with all national and local regulatory requirements. Ensure that work areas follow all Endeavor Health, Safety and Environmental procedure and policies.  Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace.
• Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Requirements

• Geology qualifications obtained at a recognized University.
• Extensive experience in mine geology with at least 5 years in grade control/resource estimation using a variety of estimation methodologies.
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English required, with knowledge of French considered an asset.
• Experience in planning and execution of grade control drilling programs.
• A leader in the development of industry best practice.
• A proven track record in geostatistical data analysis and grade control/resource estimation.
• Computer user of mining and geostatistical software.
• Well-developed communication skills-both oral and written.
• Skilled in database analysis (QA/QC).
• Proficient in Microsoft office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Meet deadlines and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in multicultural environment
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Attention to details.  Driving license.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Competence in one or more software packages such as Datamine, Surpac, Gemcom, Micromine, Leapfrog, or Vulcan
• Problem-solving skills.