Senior Geologist – Gold Mining Project; Alluvial & Hard Rock

Location: Northern Chad, West Africa

Contract: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Extendable)

Rotation: FIFO Camp-Based Assignment

Project Stage: Greenfield Exploration to Production

Our client, an international mining company developing a significant greenfield gold project in Northern Chad, is seeking an experienced and field-ready Senior Geologist to join the project team on a long-term overseas assignment.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the development of a major gold project from exploration through production, operating in both alluvial and hard rock mining environments.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, proven leadership capability, and the resilience required to work in a remote desert FIFO operation.

• Conduct geological mapping, sampling, core logging, and field investigations.
• Lead geological interpretation and resource evaluation activities.
• Support resource estimation and reserve modelling initiatives.
• Develop and maintain geological models.
• Implement and monitor grade control procedures for ore and waste delineation.
• Coordinate closely with mine planning, engineering, and production teams.
• Maintain geological databases, logging systems, and technical records.
• Prepare technical reports and geological updates for management.
• Identify near-mine exploration opportunities and geological targets.
• Mentor and guide junior geological personnel.
• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

• BSc Honours, BSc, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Geology, Geosciences, or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 15 years' geological experience within gold mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in both alluvial and hard rock gold deposits.
• Proven experience in:
  • Resource evaluation
  • Geological modelling
  • Grade control
  • Mine geology
  • Exploration geology
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Experience working on greenfield mining projects.
• Valid passport and willingness to relocate internationally.

• Strong technical reporting and geological interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in geological modelling and database software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within multicultural teams.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in remote desert environments.
• Strong safety leadership and commitment to HSE best practices.

• Previous experience in Africa, particularly desert or Sahel environments.
• French language proficiency.
• Experience supporting projects from exploration through production.
• Exposure to startup or greenfield mining operations.

Competitive Market Related Salary

• Opportunity to work on a large-scale greenfield gold development.
• Long-term contract with extension potential.
• Exposure to both exploration and production activities.
• International project experience with a highly experienced mining team.