Senior Exploration Geologist

About the role

FB Group is expanding its mining portfolio in West Africa and seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead iron‑ore and gold exploration programmes. Based in Sierra Leone, you will drive target generation, drilling design and data interpretation to discover the next generation of mineral deposits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage exploration projects from target generation through resource definition.
• Plan, supervise and optimise RC and diamond core drilling campaigns.
• Design drilling programmes based on geological, geochemical, geophysical and structural models.
• Oversee drill contractors, ensuring safe, efficient and cost‑effective operations.
• Conduct geological logging of RC chips and core, manage sampling and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate mapping, soil and rock chip sampling, trenching and pitting activities.
• Integrate GIS, remote‑sensing, geochemical and geophysical datasets to prioritise targets.
• Prepare technical reports and exploration updates for senior management.
• Mentor and supervise local geologists, technicians and field staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of mineral exploration experience.
• Proven experience managing RC and diamond core drilling programmes.
• Strong background in iron‑ore and/or gold exploration.

Required skills

• RC drilling and diamond core drilling programme design.
• Geological mapping, soil and rock chip sampling, trenching and pitting.
• Geochemical and geophysical data interpretation.
• GIS and remote‑sensing analysis.
• QA/QC procedures and geological database management.
• Technical reporting and data integration.