Geological Technician II

About the role

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Geological Technician I to support core sampling preparation, core logging, daily recordkeeping, and storage for geological modeling and ore deposit identification. This dayshift position is located at the 28 Mine in Viburnum, MO.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed procedures for receiving, organizing, and preparing surface and underground sampling (sawing, crushing, splitting, and dumping diamond drill core samples).
• Follow detailed procedures to inspect and log surface and underground diamond drill core into the available database.
• Review logging data and determine core to be assayed based on ore mineralization, brecciation, and geologic features.
• Follow QAQC procedures in the sampling and preparation of samples for assay.
• Record, store, organize, and locate saved drill core and assay pulps.
• Utilize forklift to organize pallets of diamond drill core.
• Maintain the core inspection, processing, and storage facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Train and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates in Geology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years core logging experience or similar experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and databases (Acquire).
• Proficient in the use of powered and non-powered material moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift).
• Well-organized, attention to detail, ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Basic knowledge of geology, geological terms, and mineral identification.
• Proficient in the use of powered equipment; rock saw, rock splitter, crusher, pulverizer, and pneumatic lift assist.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of non-power and power hand tools and equipment, including a crusher, pulverizer, rock saw, core splitter, scientific equipment to examine the core, and a computer/tablet.
• Frequent use of powered and non-powered material hauling equipment.
• Wear PPE including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection, eyewear, steel toe shoes, and high visibility.
• Regularly required to use non-power and power hand tools and equipment, including a crusher, pulverizer, rock saw, core splitter, scientific equipment to examine the core, and a computer/tablet.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly requires feeling attributes of objects, grasping, pushing, pulling, and standing; occasionally requires sitting and repetitive movement of hands wrists, and fingers.
• Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly and repetitively required to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequently required to lift up to 75 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days.

Pay

$17.75/hour with a 5% targeted monthly bonus.

Schedule

Dayshift.