Resource Geologist

Job Responsibilities

• Development of sound resource models for designated projects and conduct audits and validation on a regular basis.
• Constructing geologic and block models including data review and validation, developing cross sections, wireframes, 3D surfaces of lithologic units and geologic structures and features, domaining, geostatistics, block model validations, classifying, and issuing resource estimation for project areas.
• Model geology in assigned project areas using Leapfrog, Vulcan, etc.
• Generate exploration targets for surface diamond drilling.
• Log project area holes.
• Seek out mineral exploration opportunities: evaluate federal and private lands to option; evaluate new federal, state, and private lands to lease; work on other land related exploration issues; make certain that our client has an adequate land package to ensure future exploration areas are available.
• Lead surface drilling program as needed (rotary and diamond drilling) in the various phases: hole spotting, road and site prep, rotary drilling, diamond drilling, and pipe pulling/reclamation.
• Assist with the annual resource calculation process and audits.
• Resource map creation followed by auditing resource maps and both the block and pillar resource databases, assembling data for annual resource estimate calculations.
• Compile data for block resource database reconciliation and assemble final data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelors or better in Geology or related field.
• Experience Required: Demonstrated proficiency in at least two of the following areas: core logging, exploration geology including drill program management, geologic modeling, and resource estimation or operations. 5 years: Geological experience.