Production - Geologist (Digital)

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

We are currently on the lookout for an exceptional Production - Geologist (Digital) to work in our offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate needs a customer-first mentality and the ability to deliver a great customer experience. This role will be required to identify and manage the implementation of systems, processes, and procedures necessary for the successful commercialisation of new technologies. Project management and specific industry professional experience will be required to lead various program initiatives while providing consultation in the production geology, grade control, and blasting domains.

In addition, the successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering relationships, implementing Orica’s digital solutions and products, supporting users of those solutions and serving as the liaison between the customer and Orica’s extended digital team including Product Owners, Architects, Support Team and Orica Management team.

The ideal candidate is a person with a can-do attitude who can influence teams internally at Orica and work directly with customers to get the job done. A background in production geology, mining technologies, and customer experience management are required for this role.

In return for your professional commitment, we can offer a healthy salary, genuine career pathways and support into leadership or engineering specialisation.

• Leading training workshops during implementation and periodically afterwards to help customers realize the full value of Orica solutions;
• Establishing regular cadence (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly) with each assigned client, to review program status;
• Interacting directly with customers across various departments – D&B, Geology, Geo-tech, GIS, Metallurgy, Comminution and Operations – understand the unique challenges/constraints they operate under and articulate to them how Orica’s solutions address those challenges;
• Acting as the Orica liaison for customer’s technical inquiries, issues or escalations. This will include working with Orica Support team, Product owners, Architects, developers and/or others as needed;
• Cementing yourself as a trusted/strategic advisor with customers and drive continued value of our products and services;
• Working to identify and/or develop upsell opportunities;
• Providing input into the product development roadmap, support models, and emerging technologies;
• Identification and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures for scalable release of new solutions to Orica’s markets across the world.

• Production geology and grade control experience (geostatistics, resource modelling, resource estimation, and reconciliation);
• Possesses a strong technology competency with the ability to manage data, models, and modern software applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, social skills including the ability to chair meetings or host webinars;
• Customer relationship management experience;
• Drill and blast experience advantageous;
• Computer literate and project management experience;
• Office and field-based training and mentoring experience;
• Must be able to travel internationally to remote locations when required, estimated travel of up to 50%. (estimated average 25% since travel is based on customer and business need there may be more or less travel depending on location of customers).

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.