Geologist
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National Mining Corporation (NMC) is hiring a Geologist to lead long-term geological planning and field exploration across Kenya. The role covers geochemical exploration, drilling design and supervision, core logging, geological mapping, and ore-body modelling. Applications with full supporting documents should be sent to the CEO at the KWFT Centre, Nairobi, or submitted via recruitment.namico.go.ke.
- Field exploration, drilling supervision, and ore-body modelling role
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline
- Must be registered with the Geologists' Registration Board (GRB)
- Supervisory course of at least two weeks required
- Apply by post to KWFT Centre, Nairobi, or online via recruitment.namico.go.ke
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Original source description
The purpose of the job is to undertake long term planning, preparation, verification and implementation of the Division’s mandates that includes: detailed geochemical exploration, trenching and rock chip sampling to define anomalies for target mineral(s); Policy Interpretation for Mineral Resource Development; Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage
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Responsibilities
- Conduct field exploration for rocks and mineral deposits of economic value;
- Identify drilling sites;
- Supervise implementation of plans for drilling operations including: Core logging and core sampling;
- Conduct geological site investigations;
- Generate and interpret prospect-level maps including: lithological, structural, mineral resource and cross-section seismic profiles;
- Generate additional geological, geochemical or geophysical data;
- Undertake post-drilling analysis and evaluation;
- Undertake chemical, mineralogical or microscopic examinations of exploration samples; and
- Compile, interpret and present exploration data for usage
- Requirement for Appointment
- Person shall be qualified for appointment as the Geologist if that person meets the following minimum
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Engineering Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Registered by the Geologists’ Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
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Method of Application
Application letters including signed application/cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating: current and previous employers, position held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period to take up the appointment and names of three (3) professional referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National identity card or Valid Passport should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL MINING CORPORATION
KWFT Centre, 4th Floor, Kiambere – Masaba Road
P. O. Box 115 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
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