African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.
Job Summary
- We seek a Senior Geo-Database & GIS Geologist to lead the design, implementation and upkeep of our exploration and mineral resource data systems.
- The role oversees all geo-data generated or acquired across exploration programmes. Data must be validated, accurate and available to end users at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safety practices across all exploration data activities.
- Establish a central data management system for GIS, borehole and geochemical datasets using acQuire or similar platforms.
- Develop and enforce data management protocols across all exploration projects.
- Train users on standards and procedures, then monitor compliance.
- Maintain and continuously improve all technical data management systems.
- Manage and track technical software licenses.
- Support mineral resource estimation and related modelling work.
- Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement in mineral resource management.
Experience and Qualifications
- Hold a Professional Geologist designation.
- Possess a BSc (Hons) in Geology. An MSc, MEng or equivalent is preferred.
- Bring at least 10 years of geology or mining experience, including 5 years in geo-database design, implementation and mineral resource estimation for commodities such as copper, base metals, gold, silver, platinum, rare earth elements and bulk minerals.
- Show strong capability in geology and orebody modelling.
- Demonstrate high proficiency in geo-data management tools such as DAP, Datashed and acQuire, and GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
- Understand ore-forming systems, exploration models, and mineral resource modelling software, such as Datamine Studio RM and Leapfrog.
- Have international or Africa-based experience across diverse geological environments.
- Communicate clearly in technical reporting, presentation and documentation.
Method of Application
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