Principal Geochemist

Responsibilities

Principal Geochemist collaborate with all technical team for excellence of exploration programs. Reposible to develop and desing of all methodologies and SOP's. Design and implement geochemical sampling programs to support mineral exploration and resource evaluation. Ensure continued team development on geochemical methodologies and interpretation. Interpret geochemical data to identify mineralization patterns, geochemical anomalies, and potential ore deposits.

Collaborate with geologists to integrate geochemical data into geological models. Develop geochemical models and predictive tools to optimize mineral exploration targeting and resource estimation. Stay abreast of emerging geochemical technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement and innovation. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external partners to convey geochemical findings, project progress, and compliance with regulations.

Work through all Maaden exploration camps and assist/mentor all geologists in the field.

Qualifications

• Broad exploration in many different terrains (at least 2) and significant knowledge of at least 3 commodities, understanding a further 2 or international recognition in single commodity or exploration process
• Multicontinent experience
• Sound commercial skills
• Feasibility study experience
• Commercializes technical expertise
• Wide experience and knowledge of applied exploration techniques
• Presents practical solutions
• Recognizes problem areas and areas for improvement; recommends specific actions
• Generates geological ore body models proved by discoveries of likely ore
• Articulates a program vision
• Good judgment valued by others
• Discovery history
• Strong pattern recognition
• Able to shift commodity focus within short time frame
• Predicts the unknown based on the familiar
• Readily recognizes what in nature is not possible
• Applying historical experiences to longer range planning
• Deals with complexity
• Good leadership skills
• Develops others
• Multi-cultural experience
• Strong communication skills
• A passion for discovery and a desire to spend time in the field.
• An ability to self-motivate, prioritize activities, and work collaboratively.
• Passion and enthusiasm for science, geology and problem solving challenges
• Earned authority
• Maturity
• Strong internal and external networks
• Skilled operations or technical leader
• Media and external presentations
• Managed teams in at least one foreign culture
• Shares geological knowledge