Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer
About this role
About the company
Avannaa Exploration Services is a Swedish consultancy company specialising in providing geosciences expertise to the Swedish mining industry. We are looking to hire a Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer for a variety of exploration and mining drilling projects.
Requirements
- Those who apply should be flexible and service-oriented, have a good ability to collaborate and enjoy working in a multicultural team. Superior communication, interpersonal, client service skills combined with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of integrity is required.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working on mining or exploration drilling projects is a prerequisite. Understanding of core-logging best practice is required, preferably with knowledge of parameters such as Q-System, RMR, MRMR as well as general geological and structural core-logging and geochemical sampling practices.
- Education and qualifications
- The candidate must have a BSc or MSc degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, with some professional experience within mining and/or mineral exploration.
- Good written and ve
About Avannaa Exploration Services AB
Avannaa Exploration Services is a Swedish consultancy company specialising in providing geosciences expertise to the Swedish mining industry. We are looking to hire a Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer for a variety of exploration and mining drilling projects. About the role The chosen candidate will work on iron-ore mining projects for a globally recognised miner, undertaking geotechnical and geological data collection on projects at different development stages ranging from early exploration to feasibility studies to advanced production stages, both at open-pit and underground operations. These projects are located in the Swedish ‘Malmfälten’ mining Provence of Northern Sweden. Main responsibilities ● Geological and geotechnical core-logging, ensuring best practice is followed ● Continued database update ● Perform adequate quality control checks of various data sets, following QA/QC protocols to ensure the highest quality of data ● Project progress and technical reporting for clients ● Drill rig management ● Participate in team technical meetings ● Ensuring continued good client and contractor relations