Geologist

The Geologist will be responsible for geological assessment, exploration, quality evaluation, resource estimation, and technical monitoring of quarry/mining operations. The role involves ensuring optimum utilization of mineral resources while supporting statutory compliance, production planning, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Geological Survey & Assessment
• Conduct geological surveys and investigations of quarry/mining areas.
• Study rock formations, mineral deposits, geological structures, and quarry characteristics.
• Identify and evaluate mineral resources and assess their quality and suitability for production.
• Maintain updated geological maps, sections, plans, and technical records.
• Resource Estimation & Mine Planning
• Estimate available mineral reserves and resources.
• Support quarry development and production planning based on geological conditions.
• Identify economically viable extraction areas and recommend suitable quarrying methods.
• Monitor depletion of reserves and maintain systematic resource records.
• Quality & Material Evaluation
• Monitor the quality and consistency of extracted materials.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control team for sampling, testing, and analysis.
• Evaluate geological factors affecting aggregate quality and production.
• Recommend corrective measures where material quality does not meet required standards.
• Quarry Operations Support
• Coordinate with quarry, production, drilling, blasting, and technical teams.
• Provide geological inputs for drilling and blasting activities.
• Monitor excavation progress and geological changes within the quarry.
• Identify potential geological risks and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure geological activities and documentation comply with applicable mining and quarrying regulations.
• Support preparation and submission of geological reports, production details, resource statements, and other statutory documents.
• Maintain records required by relevant government and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants, government departments, and statutory authorities whenever required.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly geological and quarry-related reports.
• Maintain records of production, reserves, geological observations, sampling, and resource utilization.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for management review.
• Provide timely recommendations to management based on geological findings.
• Safety & Environmental Coordination
• Identify geological hazards and support safe quarry operations.
• Coordinate with safety and environmental teams regarding quarry-related risks.
• Monitor geological conditions that may affect slope stability, excavation safety, and overall quarry operations.
• Support sustainable and efficient utilization of mineral resources.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Geology / Applied Geology / Mining Geology or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant professional certification or statutory eligibility for quarry/mining operations will be an advantage.

Experience

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in quarrying, mining, mineral exploration, or construction-material industries.
• Experience in hard-rock quarry operations, geological mapping, reserve estimation, and quarry development will be preferred.
• Candidates with Kerala quarry/mining regulatory experience will be given preference.

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person