Jimmy Zeballos
Perth,Australia
Summary
Accomplished Senior Geologist with expertise in geological modeling and resource estimation, demonstrated at different mining companies. Proven leadership in project management and quality control, utilizing advanced software like Leapfrog GEO. Known for adaptability and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in complex geological projects. Associate Member, AusIMM, Perth, ID: 3140466.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MODELING AND RESOURCES GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT REMOTE CONSULTING
01.2025 - Current
- Generation of implicit and explicit geological models, generation of precious and base metal resource models, advanced statistical analysis, resource categorization according to the Jorc code and the NI 43-101.04 standard, quality control, generation and evaluation of early and advanced stage projects
MINE AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST
FLEYBUS SAC (SUMMA GOLD CORPORATION)
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Generation of 3D geological models (lithology, alteration, mineralization, structure) and estimation of mineral resources, economic evaluation of advanced high sulfidation projects, database validation, interpretation and validation of geological sections, validation of geological logs
- SSOMA feedback
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Generation of 3D geological models (lithology, alteration, mineralization, structure) and estimation of mineral resources, economic evaluation of early and advanced stage projects; spectral analysis for location of exploratory targets in different metallogenic belts XIII of Cu-Mo porphyries, belt XV of Skarn related to Cu porphyries in the Ferrobamba formation, belt XXI of Au-Ag precious metals
- Anaconda geological mapping, DDH and RC drilling, geological and geotechnical logging, sampling, geochemical interpretation, QAQC, geophysics, database
- SSOMA feedback
SENIOR MODELING GEOLOGIST
CONSORCIO EJECUTOR HIDRO
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Team leader, coordination, direction and feedback to the geology team, review and validation of databases, geological interpretation of surface and subsoil
- Construction and updating of the 3D regional geological model of the Caplina project (Ministry-ANA-Perú)
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
TIERRA GROUP INTERNATIONAL [ANGLOAMERICAN-QUELLAVECO]
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Team leader, quality control, RC reverse air drilling and DDH diamond drilling for the Hydrogeology area at the Quellaveco Project (AAQ) - Peru
- Airlift, Lefranc and Lugeon tests, installation of Vibrating Wire and Casagrande piezometers
- Coordination and direction of the work of 2 drilling machines simultaneously
- Coordination, review and validation of drilling information (database) on different fronts
- Preparation of reports, presentations and KPIs
- SSOMA feedback
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Creation of dynamic models, lithological, structural, alteration and mineralization
- Advanced estimation of mineral resources in metallic and non-metallic deposits
- Design of exploratory and infill drilling grids, drilling programming using 3D models, generation and interpretation of geological sections
- Economic evaluation of advanced projects, analysis of the location of exploratory objectives in different metallogenic bands, anaconda-type geological mapping, DDH and RC drilling, validation of geological and geotechnical logging, sampling, geochemical interpretation, QAQC, geophysical interpretation
SENIOR MODELING AND RESOURCES GEOLOGIST
CIA MINERA LINCUNA
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Team Leader, direct, execute, streamline and improve the 3D geological modeling process and the estimation of reservoir resources, using geostatistical methods, specialized software and database quality control, sending the short and long-term model planning updated with projections
- Weekly and monthly reconciliations
- Constant training of the staff in charge
- LOM-BUDGET
RESOURCE GEOLOGIST AND MINE
SUMMA GOLD CORPORATION
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Resource estimation, creation and updating of short and long-term 3D geological model
- Updating, dynamization and improvement of the mining materials model on a weekly and monthly basis
- Geological, geochemical-structural investigation for the generation of new areas or deposits with economic potential (Brownfield)
- Geological mapping of slopes and/or banks at different scales, sampling, geochemical and structural analysis
- Blasting hole logging, delimitation of mining polygons, discrimination of waste and minerals, RC drilling, geological logging review, chip logging, DD, RC, BH drilling and sampling
- SSOMA feedback
MINE GEOLOGIST AND ORE CONTROL
VOLCAN CIA MINERA
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Generation of three-dimensional geological models for the preparation of the annual drilling plan
- Budgets, research and definition of new economic areas (Target) for mineral exploration
- Interpretation of geological sections, open pit mining bank and mapping of the interior of the mine, mining fronts, long drilling, QAQC
- Mineral control in sub-levels and mining fronts
- Constant training for staff geologists and technical personnel
- SSOMA feedback
EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST A
FRESNILLO PERÚ SAC [CORPORATION FRESNILLO PLC]
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Creation of 3D models, litho-structural, geochemical zoning, alteration and mineralization
- Resource estimation of advanced projects in Mexico
- Generation, interpretation and review of High and Low Sulfidation deposits, Cu-Mo and Cu-Au porphyries, Skarn related to Cu porphyries, IOCG, SEDEX and Coordilleranos, structural geological, geophysical, geochemical interpretation
- Project evaluation, anaconda mapping, diamond drilling, preparation of exploratory and infill grids, geological and geotechnical logging, Exploration and generation of projects in the different and main metallogenic bands, in pre-feasibility and feasibility stages
- SSOMA feedback
ING. EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST
JUNEFIELD GROUP CORPORATION
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Regional and local exploration of Cu-Mo Porphyry deposits in the X and XIII strips of Cu-Mo porphyries in southern Peru
- Generation of sections and construction of theoretical models
- Anaconda type mapping, TARGET generation, Stream Sediment/Rock Chip/Channel and Soil Sampling, geological/geochemical/geophysical interpretation
- SSOMA Feedback
MINE GEOLOGIST AND ORE CONTROL
OBIETTIVO LAVORO [INKABOR SAC]
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Supervisor in mineral control in trench mining, database management, control of daily mineral production tables
- Generation of mining polygons, material selectivity discriminating ore and waste, QAQC
- SSOMA feedback
Education
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - English Language
LEXIS - University Cambridge
Perth, Australia03.2025
RESOURCE MODELLING, GEOSTATISTICS AND KRIGING -
MICROMINE
Perth, Australia03.2025
MASTER’S DEGREE - EARTH SCIENCES WITH A MENTION IN GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION
San Agustin National University
Perú07.2024
CURSO MS PROYECT - EN ENFOQUES PREDICTIVOS Y ADAPTATIVOS
BSG Institud
Perú04.2024
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - GEOSTATISTICS APPLIED TO THE EVALUATION OF MINING RESOURCES
BSG Institute
Perú04.2022
EDA TRAINING COURSE - PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION IN SUPERVISOR
Snowden & Datamine LATAM
Perú07.2021
LEAPFROG GEO ADVANCED ESTIMATION AND ADVANCED MODELING COURSE -
Seequent LATAM
Perú01.2021
ADVANCED GEO STATISTICS COURSE -
Datamine LATAM
Perú08.2019
GEO STATISTICS COURSE -
Datamine LATAM
Perú05.2019
INTERNAL GEO STATISTICS COURSE - Ing. Angel Castro Izquierdo AIMMGM
Fresnillo PLC
05.2014
Skills
- Leapfrog GEO and EDGE Advanced
- MICROMINE
- Python
- Studio RM advanced
- Supervisor Snowden
- Fusion RM
- IoGas
- Mine Sight
- Vulcan
- ArcGisPro
- Geosoft- Target
- ENVI
- Global Mapper
- Crisis management
- Creativity
- Puntuality
- Empathic
- Resilient
- Adaptability
- Systemic thinking
- Business management
- MS Project
- Assertive communication
- Geological modeling
- Resource estimation
- Project management
- Data validation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Quality control
- Hydrogeology
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Intermediate
Personal Information
Visa Status: Valid American Visa
Timeline
SENIOR MODELING AND RESOURCES GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT REMOTE CONSULTING
01.2025 - Current
MINE AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST
FLEYBUS SAC (SUMMA GOLD CORPORATION)
07.2024 - 12.2024
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
01.2023 - 06.2024
SENIOR MODELING GEOLOGIST
CONSORCIO EJECUTOR HIDRO
04.2022 - 12.2022
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
TIERRA GROUP INTERNATIONAL [ANGLOAMERICAN-QUELLAVECO]
09.2021 - 03.2022
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
03.2021 - 08.2021
SENIOR MODELING AND RESOURCES GEOLOGIST
CIA MINERA LINCUNA
10.2020 - 02.2021
RESOURCE GEOLOGIST AND MINE
SUMMA GOLD CORPORATION
11.2018 - 06.2020
MINE GEOLOGIST AND ORE CONTROL
VOLCAN CIA MINERA
12.2017 - 11.2018
EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST A
FRESNILLO PERÚ SAC [CORPORATION FRESNILLO PLC]
05.2012 - 04.2017
ING. EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST
JUNEFIELD GROUP CORPORATION
04.2011 - 05.2012
MINE GEOLOGIST AND ORE CONTROL
OBIETTIVO LAVORO [INKABOR SAC]
07.2010 - 12.2010
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - English Language
LEXIS - University Cambridge
RESOURCE MODELLING, GEOSTATISTICS AND KRIGING -
MICROMINE
MASTER’S DEGREE - EARTH SCIENCES WITH A MENTION IN GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION
San Agustin National University
CURSO MS PROYECT - EN ENFOQUES PREDICTIVOS Y ADAPTATIVOS
BSG Institud
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - GEOSTATISTICS APPLIED TO THE EVALUATION OF MINING RESOURCES
BSG Institute
EDA TRAINING COURSE - PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION IN SUPERVISOR
Snowden & Datamine LATAM
LEAPFROG GEO ADVANCED ESTIMATION AND ADVANCED MODELING COURSE -
Seequent LATAM
ADVANCED GEO STATISTICS COURSE -
Datamine LATAM
GEO STATISTICS COURSE -
Datamine LATAM
INTERNAL GEO STATISTICS COURSE - Ing. Angel Castro Izquierdo AIMMGM
Fresnillo PLC
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