Senior Geoscientist

**About us**

We are professional, innovative, rewarding, and our goal is to Mine Environment Management (MEM) is an independent specialised geoscience and environmental engineering consultancy with two offices in the UK (Wales) and a new office opening in Sweden. We are employee owned and operate as a highly specialised, and motivated technical team within a relaxed working environment. We deliver practical and pragmatic answers for the mining industry worldwide across the full life of mine cycle, from planning through operations to closure and regeneration. MEM was established with the core aim to utilise sound scientific principles to develop novel and innovative solutions for the management of the mining environment and mine waste. We are currently working on a number of innovative commercial and research projects internationally in partnership with other specialist technical companies, mining companies and universities. These projects cover a diverse range of research topics including carbon sequestration, mine water quality assessment and treatment technology, tailings facility management, mine waste co-disposal, novel laboratory testing programs, operational mine waste management and mine closure planning..

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- Work-from-home days
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Casual work attire
- Company perks
- Regular social events

**The role will include work in the following**:

- Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD)/ Environmental Geochemistry Risk Assessments
- Development of operational waste management plans and waste placement concepts
- Laboratory test work program design and management
- Detailed analysis and interpretation of geochemical and geological data
- Mine Closure/Rehabilitation Plan development
- Predictive modelling of water quality from mine waste storage facilities
- Review of geochemical drill hole assay databases, block models and waste schedules
- Mine waste facility cover system design
- Critical review of data from mining operations to assess requirements for AMD management practices
- Leading, planning and managing studies and site investigations related to AMD/ Environmental Geochemistry risk and management.
- Initiating and managing R&D projects related to mine waste management
- Preparation of scientific papers and conference presentations
- Directing the work of contractors and consultants

**About you**

This position is open to those with post graduate industry experience, competence and initiative are the key qualities for this role. You will have at least a BSc in a geoscience related discipline and a minimum of 5 years post graduate technical experience preferably within the mining industry. Relevant technical experience includes environmental geochemistry, waste management, mine closure planning, or that gained within a relevant operational role such as work in mine geology or mine environment teams. Experience in project management is desirable. You will have:

- Experience in geochemistry, mineral processing, and geology within a mining environment
- Experience of working on international projects
- Experience in the development of mine waste characterisation studies, waste management plans, and the design of waste storage facilities
- Experience in the analysis and interpretation of geochemical laboratory data
- High level of numerical and statistical analysis and advanced excel skills
- Ability to work with large data sets and use of data analysis tools such as IOGAS.
- A strong grasp of technical problem solving, with the ability to succinctly frame the work required to appropriately solve problems. Ability to develop solutions that account for uncertainty and risk.
- High level of report writing skills and proposal development skills
- Ability to work independently and with initiative
- High level of business acumen and the ability to take part in business development
- Strong communication skills; formal and informal, verbal and written.
- The ability to influence stakeholders by articulating scientific and technical content in an engaging manner
- Ability to identify and understand relevant health, safety, environment, and community risks in the work you perform and the plans you prepare.
- Behave as an industry expert
- Show passion for, and be engaged in your work
- Have the right to work in the UK or Sweden

**In return you can expect**:

- To work with a small highly motivated technical team in a relaxed environment
- An attractive salary package which includes health insurance;
- A flexible working environment
- The opportunity to collaborate on and co-author scientific publications;
- The opportunity to be part of a leading geoscience and environmental engineering consultancy whose primary focus is developing and utilising sound scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for the mining industry.
- Flexible working hours full or part-time with the opportunity to work in a hybrid m