Geologist / Mining Geologist / Mine Planning Geologist

About This Role

This role combines technical work in field geology, mine geology, mine planning, and resource/reserve estimation with client advisory and business development responsibilities. The company is seeking an experienced Geologist, Mining Geologist, or Mine Planning Geologist to strengthen its Geology and Mining practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field geology and mine geology assignments for open-cast and underground coal and non-coal mining projects
• Perform mine planning using AutoCAD, Surpac, Minex, Google Earth, QGIS, and similar software
• Undertake geological due diligence of mineral blocks, including boundary plotting, mineralization analysis, mineral horizon evaluation, and resource/reserve estimation or validation
• Support mineral block auctions with geological assessments and technical inputs for bid strategies
• Prepare clear, decision-ready due diligence reports for clients and internal stakeholders
• Estimate mineral resources and reserves in accordance with applicable standards, including UNFC and JORC
• Work across coal, copper, chrome, zinc, bauxite, critical minerals, and rare earth elements
• Collaborate with survey, mining, and mineral-processing teams, providing leadership and mentorship when required
• Prepare technical bids, proposals, and responses to formal enquiries from government and private mining companies
• Travel to project sites and client locations, including extended stays at remote locations when required

Requirements

• Graduation or Post-Graduation in Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related discipline is mandatory
• 5 -12 years of relevant experience in field geology, mine geology, and mine planning
• Hands-on proficiency in mine-planning software such as AutoCAD, Surpac, Minex, Google Earth, and QGIS
• Experience in geological due diligence, mineralization assessment, and geological resource/reserve estimation
• Working knowledge of UNFC, JORC, or equivalent Indian and international standards
• Exposure to coal, base metals, critical minerals, and rare earth elements
• Ability to prepare technical proposals, bids, and formal business responses
• Strong teamwork, leadership, communication, and independent working skills
• Good English communication
• Willingness to travel extensively according to project and business-development requirements

Nice to have:

• Master -s degree is an added advantage, and a Ph.D. is further advantageous
• Experience with mineral auctions and geological bid advisory is preferred
• Hindi or other Indian languages are advantageous

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