Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.

The opportunity

We are looking for one ( 1) Specialist Mine Geology in Mine Technical Services department based in Ulaanbaatar.

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate the activities of the Open Pit Geology team to deliver outcomes as targeted by Open Pit Mine Planning.

What the role entails

  • Actively participate in all HSEC related activities and demonstrate commitment to established standards through actions of self and encouraging positive behaviour in others.
  • Supervises collection of grade/ quality control samples and geological mapping, and collation of these data into appropriate geological information management systems. Provides grade control and geology reports to production and technical teams.
  • Supervises execution of resource infill and grade/ quality control drilling programs. Contributes to long term drilling strategy.
  • Supervises collection, compilation and reporting of quality control and quality assurance sample data.
  • Assists with compilation, analysis and reporting of mine reconciliation reports for production and technical teams.
  • Provides supervision for nominated my staff. Supervises contractors and service providers in accordance with company standards.
  • Collaborates and assists with other mine functions as required for geological sampling and drilling activities.
  • Assist with implementing processes compliant with to Rio Tinto standards for resources, reserves and reconciliation.
  • Collaborate with own team and peers in the mine environment to ensure effective application and dissemination of best practice.
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism and business ethics.

What you will need for this role

  • Undergraduate or equivalent or higher education obtained through degrees or diplomas from academic college or universities.
  • Geosciences or related disciplines
  • Experience typically achieved through graduate qualifications and at least 7 years relevant experience
  • Have high oral and written English skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and problem solving skills.

All interested candidates should submit the following documents .

Please click HERE to go to Oyu Tolgoi LLC Online Application System or go to www.ot.mn, select your vacancy and click on the link in the bottom.

Please make sure to attach the following documents:

  • CV (in English and Mongolian)
  • Cover Letter (in English and Mongolian)

If you have any enquiries, please contact the following addresses:

Monnis Tower, 1st Floor
Chinggis Avenue 15, Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar – 14240, Mongolia
Tel: + (976) – 7010-3604


All potential candidates must be medically cleared.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to submit additional documents

For successful candidates, please be advised that information submitted and collected during the recruitment process may be used or required by other HR functions such as Training and HR Services.

Employees of the Oyu Tolgoi LLC and subcontract companies currently working at Oyu Tolgoi mine must notify their employer of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

Oyu Tolgoi LLC ensures fair and transparent recruitment practices where all applicants are provided with equal opportunities and the decision on recruitment is made by committee members without any involvement of mediating individuals.