Job Description

Senior Underground Geologist

Company: Nevsun Resources (Bisha Mining Share Company)

Location: Asmara, Eritrea

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Geology & Mining Operations

Experience: 8–15 Years

Salary: USD 4,500 – 8,500 per month

Reporting To: Chief Geologist

About the Company

Nevsun Resources, through Bisha Mining Share Company, operates one of Eritrea’s leading mining projects. The company is committed to safe, sustainable, and technologically advanced mining practices while developing world-class geological and mining professionals.

Job Summary

Nevsun Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Underground Geologist to provide technical leadership in underground geological mapping, orebody modelling, grade control, resource estimation, and mine planning support. The role is critical in ensuring accurate geological interpretation, maximizing ore recovery, reducing mining dilution, and supporting long-term underground production targets.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Geological Mapping & Resource Definition

• Conduct detailed underground geological mapping.
• Interpret orebody geometry and structural controls.
• Develop geological models to support mining operations.
• Identify mineralization trends and expansion opportunities.
• Supervise underground sampling programs.

Grade Control Management

• Manage grade control activities.
• Monitor ore boundaries and dilution control.
• Review assay results and geological databases.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Resource Estimation & Mine Planning

• Prepare resource and reserve estimation inputs.
• Support short-term and long-term mine planning.
• Work closely with mining engineers and survey teams.
• Provide geological forecasts for production scheduling.
• Assist in feasibility and expansion studies.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior geologists and graduate trainees.
• Develop geological procedures and reporting standards.
• Conduct technical reviews of exploration and mining data.
• Coordinate geological risk assessments.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with mining regulations.
• Support environmental and safety management systems.
• Participate in underground safety inspections.
• Promote a strong safety culture across operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Economic Geology or Mining Geology preferred.
• Professional registration with a recognized geological body is advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of underground mining geology experience.
• Experience in gold, copper, zinc, or polymetallic deposits.
• Proven expertise in resource modelling and reserve estimation.
• Experience managing geological teams.
• Familiarity with JORC, NI 43-101, or similar reporting standards.

Technical Skills

• Geological Mapping
• Structural Geology
• Orebody Interpretation
• Resource Estimation
• Grade Control
• Mine Planning Support
• Geostatistics
• Core Logging
• Drill Program Design
• Resource Modelling
• Geological Database Management
• GIS Applications
• Leapfrog
• Surpac
• Datamine
• Mining Software Applications

Soft Skills

• Leadership and Team Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Technical Report Writing
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organization
• Stakeholder Management

Training and Career Development

The successful candidate will receive:

• Advanced resource modelling certification.
• International mining leadership programs.
• Geological software training.
• Underground mining safety certification.
• Continuous professional development workshops.
• Exposure to multinational mining projects.

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Salary and Benefits

• USD 4,500 – 8,500 monthly salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Housing allowance.
• Transport allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional certification sponsorship.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of geological models.
• Resource conversion success rate.
• Ore recovery performance.
• Grade control effectiveness.
• Compliance with safety standards.
• Timely delivery of geological reports.
• Production support efficiency.

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Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Certifications
• Valid Identification
• Three Professional References

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nevsun Resources (Bisha Mining Share Company) is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, safety, and sustainable mining development.