Senior Geologist

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Job Description:

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
• Construct 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
• Competent in basic aspects of Excel spreadsheet software is required
• 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
• Ability to serve as a Qualified Person as defined by SK-1300 and NI 43-101 regulations

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. (moving boxes, books and luggage); climbing and balancing (retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves, etc.); kneeling (filing, packing boxes, field work); stooping and crouching (filing, packing/moving boxes); depth perception (driving); color vision (graphics work).

• Occasionally: standing and walking (copying, meeting, filing, presenting, drafting, digitizing); pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs. (closing/opening desk/file cabinet drawers, moving boxes with dolly/mail cart, etc.); reaching (retrieving /placing objects from/to top shelves, etc.).

• Frequently: grasping (phone, documents; digitizing, holding luggage), speaking and hearing (delegating, presenting, meeting, etc.), repetitive motion (data entry, calculating, binding reports, writing).

• Continually: sitting (workstation, meetings, travel), tabulating (data entry, calculating, drafting, digitizing, writing), seeing (reading, writing, computer/desk work, presenting).

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. Assistance with relocation or remote work is available.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.