Senior Geologist – Grade Control & Resource Management
Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth, Devon
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join the Hemerdon Mine Restart Project
Tungsten West is restarting the world-class Hemerdon Tungsten-Tin Mine and is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead grade control and resource management activities across our mining operation.
This is a key technical leadership role focused on ore control, resource optimisation, geological modelling and team development within an active production environment.
** This role requires you to pass a Drug and Alcohol test on day one **
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary package
- Relocation assistance available
- No FIFO – enjoy a better work-life balance
- Work on one of the world's largest tungsten and tin deposits
- Career development within a growing mining company
- Strong safety culture and supportive team environment
About the Role
You will lead the grade control function, ensuring accurate ore and waste delineation, maintaining high-quality geological models and supporting operational decision-making across the mine.
Working closely with Mining, Planning and Processing teams, you will play a critical role in maximising resource recovery and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead grade control activities to optimise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
- Design and improve grade control programmes aligned with production targets.
- Develop, maintain and validate block models and resource estimates.
- Oversee geological data collection, QA/QC processes and database integrity.
- Support short and medium-term mine planning activities.
- Manage reconciliation and production reporting processes.
- Provide technical guidance on orebody interpretation and resource modelling.
- Mentor and develop junior geologists.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and industry reporting requirements.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in hard rock metals mining.
- Strong background in production geology and grade control.
- Proven experience with resource modelling and block model management.
- Experience using software such as:
- Deswik
- Datamine
- Leapfrog
- Similar geological modelling platforms
- Strong understanding of geological QA/QC and data management.
- Experience working within operational open pit mining environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience across multiple commodities including gold, copper or base metals.
- Knowledge of JORC, NI 43-101 or equivalent reporting standards.
- Experience with reconciliation and resource-to-reserve conversion processes.
- International mining experience.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced production geologist looking to play a leading role in the restart of a world-class mining operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and help shape the future of Hemerdon Mine.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This role is based at a mine site near Hemerdon, Plymouth, with no public transport links. Do you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person
