Principal Geologist

**Main Purpose**:Trafigura Mining Group (TMG) handles Trafigura operational mining assets, conducts technical due diligences and provides technical support to internal and external collaborators. The group is geographically located in several offices in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.

TMG is now looking for a Principal Geologist to join our Technical Support Team. The Principal Geologist will have the opportunity to conduct due diligence for internal collaborators and support the various trading desks. This collaborator will be working as part of our team of metallurgists, mining engineers and geologists currently located in Brisbane, Shanghai, Moscow, Seville, Johannesburg and Windhoek. This position will be based in the Trafigura Montevideo office.
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities**:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Compile and/or audit Mineral Resource Statements of our mines or projects.
- Provide hands-on technical aid including mentoring and training staff when required
- Perform high-level 3D mine design and planning for assessment of Mineral Resource prospects for eventual economic extraction.
- Provide inputs in financial evaluation of mineral projects in terms of resources and exploration potential and costs.
- Carry on project site visits and interactions with and/or management of external consultants.
- Provide written input to due diligence reports based on review of geology and mineral resources
- Conduct project risk assessments and mitigation.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Proficient in 3D Mineral Resource modelling and estimation and theoretical and applied technical knowledge in Mineral Resource Management fields: Geology, Survey, Mine Planning, Metallurgy and Processing (familiarity with Micromine software is an advantage).
- Experience in project due diligence.
- Proficiency in project risk profiling and mitigation.
- Ability to work independently within our multi-discipline technical team.
- Strong review and report writing skills are required.
- Project Management with a strive to meet timelines.
- High level in both Spanish and English.
- BSc (Hons) Geology Degree is a must.
- Professional registration with professional body to be recognised as a proficient Person.
- Minimum 5 years of validated experience in exploration geology and/or mining geology.

**Key Relationships and Department Overview**:
Reporting to the Head of Technical Support.

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About Us
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects the world with the vital resources it needs. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Metals and Minerals, and Power and Renewables divisions, we deploy infrastructure, skills and a global network to move commodities from where they are plentiful to where they are needed most, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable.

Trafigura also owns and operates a number of industrial assets including a majority share of global multi-metals producer Nyrstar and fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, a power and renewable energy investment and development platform. With over 1,000 shareholders, Trafigura is owned by its employees and employs over 13,000 people working in 48 countries.