Geologist

2026-12-12 Oruzgan Full Time 17

Job Location:	Oruzgan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Company Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	SAMC-16-2026- Geologist
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Mine Sites

Organization:	Sky Aria Mining Company
Years of Experience:	• At least 2 years of relevant experience in mineral exploration and mining geology, including 1 years in a senior or supervisory role.
Contract Duration:	One (1) year, renewable based on performance.
Gender:	Male
Education:	• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, or Geological Engineering; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.
Close date:	2026-12-12

About Sky Aria Mining Company:

Sky Aria Mining Company is engaged in the exploration, extraction, processing, and marketing of fluorite (CaF₂) ore in Uruzgan Province. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Mining Engineer to plan, design, supervise, and optimize mining operations in a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

The Mining Engineer will be responsible for the technical planning, execution, and supervision of mining operations, ensuring production targets, safety standards, and cost controls are achieved in compliance with national mining regulations and company policies

Job Descriptions:

1. Position Purpose

Lead geological exploration, deposit evaluation, and production geology activities for the company’s projects. Establish a reliable understanding of mineralization, support practical mine planning, and guide selective extraction to improve ore recovery, control dilution, and achieve required product quality within the company’s approved budget and safety requirements.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Geological Mapping and Deposit Interpretation

· Review existing geological reports, maps, sampling results, survey data, and historical exploration records; identify information gaps and conflicting interpretations.

· Conduct detailed geological and structural mapping of mineralized exposures, trenches, pits, and accessible mine workings.

· Determine the orientation, true thickness, continuity, geometry, and geological controls of fluorite veins and mineralized zones.

· Distinguish confirmed geological observations from assumptions and prepare updated geological maps, sections, and deposit interpretations.

· Identify exploration targets and recommend additional work based on geological evidence and commercial relevance.

B. Exploration Planning and Supervision

· Prepare phased exploration programs covering mapping, trenching, channel sampling, drilling, and laboratory analysis, with budgets, schedules, and expected outcomes.

· Supervise exploration activities, geological logging, sample collection, and accurate recording of sample locations.

· Coordinate with the mining engineer to ensure trenches and other exploration excavations are properly designed and safely accessible.

· Evaluate results and recommend whether to advance, modify, or discontinue individual exploration targets.

C. Sampling, Laboratory Testing, and Quality Assurance

· Establish and implement sampling procedures for exploration, exposed ore faces, stockpiles, and production.

· Implement a quality assurance and quality control program using appropriate standards, blanks, duplicates, and independent laboratory checks.

· Maintain sample identification, chain of custody, preparation records, and a traceable geological database.

· Evaluate CaF₂ grades and relevant impurities, including silica, calcium carbonate, sulfur, and other constituents specified by customers.

· Investigate discrepancies between visual estimates, mine samples, production tests, and customer laboratory results.

· Coordinate with the quality control team to establish representative sampling and reliable grade information.

D. Geological Modelling and Resource Evaluation

· Develop and maintain geological and mineralization models supported by mapping, survey, sampling, and drilling data.

· Estimate mineralized volumes, tonnage, and grade using documented methods and representative bulk-density measurements.

· Clearly state assumptions, data limitations, confidence levels, and the additional work required to improve estimates.

· Distinguish exploration potential and internal estimates from formally classified mineral resources and reserves.

· Support independent technical reviews and any formal resource reporting undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals.

E. Production Geology and Grade Control

· Map active mining faces and update ore boundaries as extraction progresses.

· Provide clear guidance to mining teams on ore selection, waste separation, and segregation of different grade categories.

· Establish grade-control procedures to reduce dilution and unnecessary ore loss.

· Coordinate with production and quality control teams on stockpile classification, blending, and feed quality.

· Reconcile predicted geological grades and tonnages against actual mined quantities and production results, accounting for measurement uncertainty.

· Investigate unexpected grade changes, vein interruptions, and deviations from the geological model.

F. Mine Planning and Operational Support

· Provide geological input to short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans prepared by the mining engineer.

· Advise on the geological implications of extraction sequences, stripping requirements, ore access, and further exploration.

· Identify faults, fractures, cavities, groundwater occurrences, and weak zones that may affect mining, and promptly refer significant concerns to the relevant engineer or specialist.

· Support assessments of open-pit and underground mining options without assuming responsibility for engineering designs outside the position’s competence.

· Recommend technically justified and cost-conscious actions aligned with the company’s financial position.

G. Team Leadership, Safety, and Reporting

· Supervise and train geological staff and sampling teams in mapping, logging, sampling, data management, and reporting.

· Enforce site safety procedures and stop and report geological activities presenting immediate danger.

· Maintain organized, backed-up technical records, including maps, photographs, logs, assay results, and model versions.

· Submit weekly progress reports and monthly technical reports covering findings, production geology, expenditure, risks, and recommended actions.

· Coordinate with mine management, mining engineers, surveyors, processing personnel, quality control staff, and external consultants.

3. Key Deliverables

· Within the first 30 days: Review of available geological information, prioritized data gaps, and a proposed exploration and grade-control action plan.

· Within the first 60 days: Updated geological maps and sections, sampling and QA/QC procedures, and an organized geological database.

· Within the first 90 days: An initial or updated geological model, evidence-based assessment of mineralization continuity, and recommendations for further exploration and mine planning.

· Weekly: Field progress, significant geological findings, ore-control instructions, and immediate risks.

· Monthly: Consolidated technical report, updated plans and sections, grade and tonnage reconciliation, expenditure against budget, and priorities for the following month.

Job Requirements:

4.Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, or Geological Engineering; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.

· At least 2 years of relevant experience in mineral exploration and mining geology, including 1 years in a senior or supervisory role.

· Demonstrated experience with fluorite deposits or comparable hydrothermal vein and industrial mineral deposits.

· Strong practical experience in structural mapping, exploration planning, sampling, QA/QC, geological modelling, and production grade control.

· Proficiency in GIS and relevant geological modelling software, such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Surpac, or equivalent.

· Ability to prepare clear technical reports, budgets, work plans, and management recommendations.

· Working proficiency in English and Dari or Pashto.

· Willingness to work at remote mine sites and travel regularly between project locations.

5. Performance Indicators

· Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of geological records and reports.

· Completion of approved exploration activities within agreed schedules and budgets.

· Effective implementation of sampling procedures and QA/QC controls.

· Improved understanding of mineralization geometry, grade distribution, and geological uncertainty.

· Measurable improvement in ore segregation, dilution control, and reconciliation, against agreed baselines.

· Practical implementation of geological recommendations in mine planning and production.

· Compliance with safety procedures and development of the geological team’s capabilities.

6. Authority and Accountability

The Geologist shall direct geological and sampling activities, issue geological instructions within approved mine plans, and recommend exploration priorities and ore classifications. Expenditure commitments, major operational changes, and mine design approvals remain subject to the company’s authorization procedures.

The position is accountable for the integrity of geological information, transparent reporting of uncertainty, confidentiality of company data, and timely escalation of material technical and safety concerns.

Submission Guidelines:

While applying kindly mention the vacancy number “SAMC-16-2026- Geologist” in the subject line of E-mail otherwise, your application may not be considered. So please do not send heavy size documents (i.e. Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates and etc.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment. Tests and Interview will be conducted on a rolling basis.