Ore Control Geologist

Primary responsibilities

• Development and implementation of blast hole/ore control programs that reconcile well with mine models.
• Development and implementation of blast movement ore control programs in conjunction with operations personnel and engineers that result in improved mining compliance and delivery of ores to process.
• Development and implementation of geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Development and evaluation of resource models.
• Pit mapping and data analysis for both mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation.
• Maintenance of ground water management systems.
• Blast monitoring with respect to geologic structures.
• Monitoring and evaluating geological and assay data quality.
• Resource and mine production reconciliation studies.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in open pit hard rock mining.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals, crews, departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex or diverse information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk in relation to occupational hazards and apply appropriate precautions and safeguards demonstrating a high level of safety leadership.
• FAA Drone Certification or the ability to pass the certification within first year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using mine modeling software; MineSight preferred.