Geologist

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of daily tasks and assignments in a safe and professional manner.
• Must be familiar with the use and administration of 30CFR (MSHA Code of Federal regulations) as it pertains to daily tasks.
• Compile assay information and determine average grades of ore blocks, report, and reconcile ore control data.
• Design and execute assay QAQC programs. Upload data for incorporation into mine plan and survey files.
• Effectively manage subordinate technicians.
• Engage mining equipment operators and supervisors on material routing decisions.
• Pit mapping: identify and document significant features of blast holes and pit walls.
• Other duties which may be deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Geology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at an operating open pit copper mine required.
• Excellent safety record required.
• Knowledge of porphyry copper deposits.
• Ability to readily identify copper/moly minerals and log blasthole chips.
• Strong knowledge of Vulcan or MineSight software, AutoCAD, Trimble Business Centre (TBC), and MS Office products. Knowledge of sampling theory.
• Strong understanding of assay methods, procedures, and sample flow though the assay process.
• Surveying and assay sample preparation experience a plus.
• Geotechnical and/or database (acQuire or Datashed) experience a plus.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; self-motivated, team oriented.
• First Responder or EMT certification would be a plus.
• Possess or be able to obtain an FAA Drone License.

Qualifications

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information.
• Able to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.