Resource Geologist

The role We're looking for an in-house Resource Geologist to lead our main Mineral Resource campaign at Sulitjelma, from data validation through geological modelling to a reportable resource estimate. You'll work closely with the engineering, environmental and exploration teams and with external consultants. You'll also support the wider growth pipeline, contributing to target generation, early-stage evaluation and exploration campaign planning. Key responsibilities Resource campaign (primary focus)

• Own the Mineral Resource estimation workflow for Sulitjelma, from data compilation through to reporting.
• Compile, validate and QA/QC historic and modern drilling, underground channel sampling and mine records, including assay, density and survey data.
• Build and maintain 3D geological, structural and mineralisation domain models in a complex, deformed and metamorphosed VMS setting.
• Model historic underground workings and voids, and apply depletion accurately.
• Carry out exploratory data analysis.
• Classify resources and prepare supporting documentation to CRIRSCO-aligned standards (e.g. JORC, NI 43-101 or PERC).
• Work with external Competent/Qualified Persons and independent reviewers.
• Define and manage infill and verification drilling and sampling programmes to upgrade resource confidence.
• Provide resource models and inputs to mining engineering, metallurgy and economic studies.

Growth pipeline and exploration

• Evaluate brownfield and greenfield targets across the portfolio.
• Help plan, execute and supervise exploration campaigns, including drilling, logging, sampling, QA/QC and contractor management.
• Integrate geophysical, geochemical and structural datasets for targeting.
• Maintain the geological database and GIS datasets.

General

• Uphold high standards of health, safety and environmental practice, including underground.
• Contribute to permitting, reporting and stakeholder materials where geological input is needed.

About you Essential

• Degree in geology or a related geoscience discipline (postgraduate qualification an advantage).
• 5+ years' experience in resource geology, with hands-on Mineral Resource estimation.
• Strong 3D implicit and explicit modelling skills.
• Solid geostatistics and data analysis skills.
• Sound understanding of QA/QC and international reporting codes.
• Ability to work independently in a small team and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Willingness to spend regular time on site in Sulitjelma, including underground.

Desirable

• Experience with VMS or other polymetallic base-metal deposits, particularly copper.
• Brownfield resource experience: legacy data recovery and validation, historic workings, void modelling and reconciliation.
• Experience in structurally complex, deformed or metamorphosed terranes (e.g. Caledonian, Fennoscandian or similar).
• Experience planning and running exploration drilling campaigns, both surface and underground.
• Eligibility to act as, or progress towards, Competent Person / Qualified Person status (e.g. EurGeol, AusIMM, AIG, P.Geo).
• GIS proficiency (e.g. QGIS).
• Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
• Driving licence.

What we offer

• The chance to own a flagship resource estimate on a revitalised historic copper district.
• Broad exposure across resources, exploration and project development in a growing company.