What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geochemist position at SRK Consulting?

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Senior Geochemist.

Description of Responsibilities :

To assist the Geochemistry team in undertaking Acid Rock Drainage and Metal Leaching (ARDML) assessments of mine sites;
To assist with analysis of large Geochemical datasets and critical interpretation of geochemical data pertaining to mining environments;
To assist with mine site water quality predictions using geochemical software;
To undertake geochemical / environmental fieldwork and be involved in the collection of rock, soil and water samples;
To produce high quality technical reports, which effectively communicate detailed geochemical information to non-specialists;
To undertake administrative tasks including the organization of project meetings and documentation and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting; and
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Essential Requirements :

A good understanding of geochemistry, geology and mineralogy

A degree specializing in geology or geochemistry, preferably with a higher degree involving significant aspects of environmental geochemistry and / or hydrogeochemistry

Experience in the analysis of large geochemical datasets, including quality control, data interpretation and reporting

General knowledge of mining-related environmental issues and regulations and policies

Experience using geochemical modeling software packages such as PHREEQC, MINTEQ and Geochemist`s Workbench;

Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Word and PowerPoint, with specific expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel;

Ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and critical analysis skills

Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to provide verbal presentations and written reports;

Proven ability to work independently and generate, implement and complete multiple work assignments in a dynamic environment

Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork

Several years of experience in applied geochemical modeling

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) makes it illegal to discriminate against job applicants or employees because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran / military status, protected medical leaves, political affiliation, or genetic information. SRK US is dedicated to the fulfillment of these laws with regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer :

An attractive compensation package.

Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.

Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.

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