Background:

Shanta Mining Company Limited (SMCL) is seeking a qualified and motivated Geotechnician to join our exploration team. The Geotechnician will provide essential support to geological exploration programs by assisting geologists in field activities, supervising sampling operations, managing geological data and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and QAQC procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with company standards during exploration campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Assist geologists in daily exploration and fieldwork activities.
• Identify and report any new or interesting geological potential observed in the field.
• Supervise soil and grab sampling programs.
• Manage site setup and oversee pitting and trenching operations according to company procedures.
• Supervise rehabilitation of pits and trenches after completion.
• Oversee RC drilling programs, ensuring samples are correctly collected, tagged, and packaged per standard procedures.
• Handle RC sample management, including sampling, packing, and secure transport to camp.
• Implement and monitor QAQC procedures on all collected samples.
• Manage the pickup and return of field equipment.
• Handle diamond drilling cores, including marking orientation lines, core blocks, and meter marks.
• Conduct geotechnical logging on diamond cores (Recovery, RQD, TFF, Roughness, and Infills).
• Perform diamond core sampling and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain and manage an accurate inventory of all geological equipment.
• Serve as a communication link between field staff and management.
• Participate in departmental safety meetings and ensure outcomes are effectively communicated to the field team.
• Promote and enforce compliance with all company safety procedures and standards in the field.
• Accurately capture, manage, and file geological data (both digital and hard copy).
• Manage administrative issues related to exploration operations.
• Coordinate daily activities within the exploration camp.
• Control departmental finances and prepare monthly summary reports.
• Manage staff requirements and logistics within the department.
• Oversee PPE issuance and maintain accurate records of distribution and returns.
• Conduct periodic inventory updates for tools, materials, and camp equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Diploma in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior fieldwork experience in exploration projects is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills & Competencies:
• Knowledge of soil, grab, pit, trench, RC, and diamond drilling sampling techniques.
• Strong skills in data management, equipment handling, and field reporting.
• Proven ability to coordinate camp operations and maintain accurate inventories.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and operational discipline.

• Assist geologists in daily exploration and fieldwork activities.
• Identify and report any new or interesting geological potential observed in the field.
• Supervise soil and grab sampling programs.
• Manage site setup and oversee pitting and trenching operations according to company procedures.
• Supervise rehabilitation of pits and trenches after completion.
• Oversee RC drilling programs, ensuring samples are correctly collected, tagged, and packaged per standard procedures.
• Handle RC sample management, including sampling, packing, and secure transport to camp.
• Implement and monitor QAQC procedures on all collected samples.
• Manage the pickup and return of field equipment.
• Handle diamond drilling cores, including marking orientation lines, core blocks, and meter marks.
• Conduct geotechnical logging on diamond cores (Recovery, RQD, TFF, Roughness, and Infills).
• Perform diamond core sampling and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain and manage an accurate inventory of all geological equipment.
• Serve as a communication link between field staff and management.
• Participate in departmental safety meetings and ensure outcomes are effectively communicated to the field team.
• Promote and enforce compliance with all company safety procedures and standards in the field.
• Accurately capture, manage, and file geological data (both digital and hard copy).
• Manage administrative issues related to exploration operations.
• Coordinate daily activities within the exploration camp.
• Control departmental finances and prepare monthly summary reports.
• Manage staff requirements and logistics within the department.
• Oversee PPE issuance and maintain accurate records of distribution and returns.
• Conduct periodic inventory updates for tools, materials, and camp equipment.

• Knowledge of soil, grab, pit, trench, RC, and diamond drilling sampling techniques.
• Strong skills in data management, equipment handling, and field reporting.
• Proven ability to coordinate camp operations and maintain accurate inventories.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and operational discipline.

• Education: Diploma in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior fieldwork experience in exploration projects is highly preferred.