Resource Geologist
Location: Cedar City, Utah
Explore the Earth’s Treasures in Thrilling Mining Adventures!
Job Description:
Are you ready to embark on a exciting journey into the treasures of the Earth? Join our dynamic team at the forefront of mining for copper, silver, and gold in a captivating Skarn deposit. As a Geologist, you’ll be an indispensable part of our mission to uncover these precious resources and explore the geological wonders that lie beneath the surface. This is your opportunity to shine in a career that’s as deep and exciting as the earth itself. This mine is open pit.
Essential Functions
- Master of Geological Science: Utilize cutting-edge software to create intricate maps, from cross-sections to seismic models, revealing the hidden treasures of the earth.
- Mineral knowledge: Investigate the intricate connection between geology and ore formation, unearthing new mineral resources that fuel our endeavors.
- Production strategy: Influence short-term and long-term mine production plans by analyzing geological data.
- Drill Rig Supervisor: Take charge of drill rig supervision, QAQC tasks, sample processing, and data management during drilling programs.
- Mapping expert: Keep all open pit and potential underground mapping up to date, charting our progress beneath the surface.
- Geological Leader: Conduct surveys and interpret geological data to inform drilling and production procedures, guiding us to rich deposits.
- Safety Leader: Ensure that all operations strictly adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Collaboration ability: Collaborate with a diverse group of experts, including geologists, engineers, metallurgy specialists, and mine workers.
- Craft comprehensive reports on drilling results, mapping progress, resource depletion, and reconciliation, capturing the Earth’s geological narratives.
Competencies:
- Geological Passion: A deep-seated knowledge of and enthusiasm for mining geology.
- Ability to collaborate with technical experts from various fields.
- Approach geological challenges with a methodical and analytical mindset.
- Ability to work seamlessly with a diverse team, each note contributing to the geological symphony.
- A highly motivated self-starter, always eager to explore the unknown.
- Possess sharp and attentive communication capabilities, ensuring that geological insights are understood and embraced.
Supervisory Responsibility
- This role occasionally involves supervising drilling operations and collaborating with external contractors who are eager to join our geological expedition.
Work Environment
- Your role is not limited to an office; it extends to the dynamic mining and field environment, where you’ll wield exploration tools and harness the power of cutting-edge computers to uncover Earth’s treasures.
Required Education and Experience
Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in resource modelling, preferably with experience in handling complex sulfide and oxide ore bodies.
- Proven geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply this to Resource estimation Experience with Ordinary Kriging and estimation quality optimization
- Drill and blast exposure to design, blasting management and wall control.
- Extensive experience as a Mine or Exploration Geologist with exposure to Resource and Grade Control estimation in the mining and exploration industry
- Experience with mine planning software such as Geovia Surpac, Micromine, Leapfrog system is essential.
Certifications:
Professional Geologist (Geologist) certification or eligibility for certification is preferred.
Join us in this exciting geological adventure, where your career delves into the Earth’s mysteries and treasures. It’s a journey that goes beyond the ordinary, into the extraordinary world of mining geology.
To apply send resume to [email protected]