Summary
Stevin Rock is seeking a Geology and Exploration Manager for its quarrying operation in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role leads geology, geotechnical, resource estimation and exploration work, including geological modelling, stability assessments and exploration programmes. The manager also develops the technical team, oversees departmental safety and budget activities, and coordinates technical studies with external stakeholders. Applicants need a geology-related bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of mining or quarrying experience, English fluency and a valid driving licence; a master’s degree and chartered status are advantageous.
The posting
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Geology & Exploration Manager
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Company: Stevin Rock
Stevin Rock is seeking an experienced Geology & Exploration Manager to lead our geology, geotechnical, resource estimation and exploration activities.
This is a senior technical leadership position responsible for ensuring that our mineral assets are thoroughly understood, accurately modelled and optimally utilised to support safe operations, long-term production planning and sustainable business growth.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Services Director, you will lead and develop the geology and exploration teams while working closely with Mine Engineering, Operations and HSE. [Geology &...- JD.docx | Word]
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading geotechnical investigations, data analysis and stability assessments
- Providing expert advice on excavation methods, pit design and slope stability
- Developing geological and structural models and leading resource estimation activities
- Establishing appropriate geological confidence levels to support production planning and business development
- Planning and executing exploration programmes to identify and evaluate mineral resources and reserves
- Managing geological information to support the safe and efficient use of the company’s mineral assets
- Enforcing safe systems of work and leading departmental safety activities
- Managing and developing the geology and exploration teams
- Preparing and controlling the departmental budget
- Coordinating technical studies with government agencies, consultants, suppliers and contractors
About You
To succeed in this position, you should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline
- A master’s degree and chartered status would be advantageous
- At least 10 years’ experience in the mining or quarrying industry
- Extensive experience in geology, exploration and resource estimation
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, slope stability and excavation practices
- Proficiency in geological modelling software and resource estimation tools
- Experience managing exploration projects and resource evaluation programmes
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
- Fluency in English
- A valid driving licence
Why Join Stevin Rock?
This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within a major quarrying operation and directly influence resource development, operational safety and long-term business planning.
You will work across geology, geotechnical engineering, exploration and mine planning while developing a capable technical team and supporting the continued growth of the organisation.
If you have the technical expertise, leadership experience and ambition to shape the future of a major mineral operation, we would like to hear from you.
Apply through LinkedIn with your updated CV.
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Responsibilities
- Leading geotechnical investigations, data analysis and stability assessments
- Providing expert advice on excavation methods, pit design and slope stability
- Developing geological and structural models and leading resource estimation activities
- Establishing appropriate geological confidence levels to support production planning and business development
- Planning and executing exploration programmes to identify and evaluate mineral resources and reserves
- Managing geological information to support the safe and efficient use of the company’s mineral assets
- Enforcing safe systems of work and leading departmental safety activities
- Managing and developing the geology and exploration teams
- Preparing and controlling the departmental budget
- Coordinating technical studies with government agencies, consultants, suppliers and contractors
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline
- A master’s degree and chartered status would be advantageous
- At least 10 years’ experience in the mining or quarrying industry
- Extensive experience in geology, exploration and resource estimation
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, slope stability and excavation practices
- Proficiency in geological modelling software and resource estimation tools
- Experience managing exploration projects and resource evaluation programmes
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
- Fluency in English
- A valid driving licence