Senior/Principal Geologist

Essential Duties

• Interpret drill hole geophysical logs, lithological logs and assays to determine the thickness, depth and/or volume of various geologic units
• Organize and QA/QC large quantities of geologic data to prepare input files for geologic computer models
• Create and validate geologic computer models using Vulcan, Origin or similar software
• Plan, organize and conduct drilling programs to support marketing activities and mining operations as needed, including:
  • Determining the number, type and location of drill holes and core holes needed to meet an objective
  • Planning and estimating cost
  • Preparing requests for proposal for various drilling program contractors, evaluating contractor bids, making selection recommendations, and preparing contractor contracts
  • Leading the drilling program, including:
    • Supervising drilling crews and geophysical logging crews
    • Preparing drill hole cuttings and core lithological descriptions
    • Packaging and arranging core sample shipments to the laboratory for analysis
    • Preparing maps, cross-sections, resource and reserve estimates and text for various technical reports and mine permit applications

Other duties

• Presenting geologic information to company management and outside parties
• Investigating geologic problems and requests for information as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of geostatistical principals and geostatistical modeling is required
• Certification through ASBOG examination or similar industry recognized accreditation organization is preferred
• Knowledge of Word, AutoCAD, ArcGIS and SQL database management is desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to work with other geologists, mining engineers, marketing personnel, company management, contractors and other personnel from outside the company
• Previous experience modeling in varied commodities and geological settings is preferred

Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum four-year degree in Geology or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Professional Registration through ASBOG examination or similar industry recognized accreditation organization
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required

Relocation or Remote Work

Assistance with relocation or remote work is available.

Analysis of Physical Demands of Position

• Intermittent: lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs.; climbing and balancing; kneeling; stooping and crouching; depth perception; color vision
• Occasionally: standing and walking; pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs.; reaching
• Frequently: grasping; speaking and hearing; repetitive motion
• Continually: sitting; tabulating; seeing

Working Conditions

• Requires some travel by automobile and/or commercial airlines within the U.S. and internationally
• Field work activities are sometimes conducted in extreme weather

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate.