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Mine Geologist
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McEwen Inc.
Core Purpose Of This Position The Mine Geologist is under the direction of the Chief Mine Geologist and provides support to all geologic functions required by Technical Services, Mine, and Process Teams to achieve mining objectives.
Key Performance Area Core Responsibilities/Measures Of Success Position profile: The Mine Geologist is under the direction of the Chief Mine Geologist and provides support to all the teams at the mine to achieve mining objectives.
The Mine Geologist is responsible for daily Ore Control Functions, including but not limited to: ore control releases, monitoring sampling, QA/QC of ore control samples, and tracking of material.
The Mine Geologist will also be responsible for highwall mapping and working with other departments to assure the best possible recovery at the site.
The Mine Geologist will work with other members of the Technical Services Group to assure timely and accurate reporting on a monthly and annual basis.
Is also responsible for all aspects of infill and geotechnical drilling completed within the area of the pit.
Essential Responsibilities/Safety & Environment
Contribute to a positive safety culture by actively participating in safety initiatives, including prestart checks, EHS meetings, and workplace inspections (which includes the open pit).
Commitment to the identification, notification and/or rectification of all unsafe acts, situations and hazards within the workplace.
Liaise with the Chief Mine Geologist with respect to health, safety and environment issues.
Be situationally aware of constant changes within the active open pit workplace.
General
Liaise with the Chief Mine Geologist with respect to work direction.
Participate in work planning sessions, production meetings, and technical meetings as required.
Logging all blastholes for rock type, alteration, mineralization, and importing the logged data into the database on a regular and timely basis.
Responsible for the timely submittal of samples, standards, and blanks to the Laboratory.
Timely follow up on sample discrepancies as highlighted by the Laboratory or Database Manager.
Ensure an appropriate and sufficient stock of geological consumables, especially sample bags.
Mine Geology Duties
Responsible for density sample collection, testing, validating data, and updating density files.
Participate in blast movement monitoring as required.
Timely data collection, data entry, data validation and data update as required.
Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and equipment is placed on charge if appropriate.
Participate in additional sampling campaigns as required.
Complete geological and geotechnical mapping on a regular basis.
Support Engineering in Survey activities at the discretion of the Chief Mine Geologist.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Mine Geologist.
Health, Safety & Environmental
Strong commitment to safe work practices.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Geology or similar field.
Valid Drivers’ license required.
Lift, push, pull to 50lbs.
Must be able to use mine radios and other forms of verbal communication.
Performs essential job duties at elevations more than 8800 feet.
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Three (3) to 5 years of experience in open pit mine geology preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in an outdoor and in the open pit, sometimes in inclement weather.
Punctuality and regular attendance required.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of team.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and problemsolving ability.
Strong verbal, written, numeracy, and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Ability to learn and use mine related software including but not limited to: Deswik, Leapfrog, or Datamine.
Functional Relationships/Technical Services
Safety Staff & Environment Staff
Assay Laboratories
Contract Drillers
Contract Blasters
Contract Samplers
Open Pit Heavy Machinery Operators
Open Pit Supervisors
Benefits/Culture Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Care Savings FSA/HSA
Short/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan
PTO Accrual
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Mining
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Mine Geologist
role at
McEwen Inc.
Core Purpose Of This Position The Mine Geologist is under the direction of the Chief Mine Geologist and provides support to all geologic functions required by Technical Services, Mine, and Process Teams to achieve mining objectives.
Key Performance Area Core Responsibilities/Measures Of Success Position profile: The Mine Geologist is under the direction of the Chief Mine Geologist and provides support to all the teams at the mine to achieve mining objectives.
The Mine Geologist is responsible for daily Ore Control Functions, including but not limited to: ore control releases, monitoring sampling, QA/QC of ore control samples, and tracking of material.
The Mine Geologist will also be responsible for highwall mapping and working with other departments to assure the best possible recovery at the site.
The Mine Geologist will work with other members of the Technical Services Group to assure timely and accurate reporting on a monthly and annual basis.
Is also responsible for all aspects of infill and geotechnical drilling completed within the area of the pit.
Essential Responsibilities/Safety & Environment
Contribute to a positive safety culture by actively participating in safety initiatives, including prestart checks, EHS meetings, and workplace inspections (which includes the open pit).
Commitment to the identification, notification and/or rectification of all unsafe acts, situations and hazards within the workplace.
Liaise with the Chief Mine Geologist with respect to health, safety and environment issues.
Be situationally aware of constant changes within the active open pit workplace.
General
Liaise with the Chief Mine Geologist with respect to work direction.
Participate in work planning sessions, production meetings, and technical meetings as required.
Logging all blastholes for rock type, alteration, mineralization, and importing the logged data into the database on a regular and timely basis.
Responsible for the timely submittal of samples, standards, and blanks to the Laboratory.
Timely follow up on sample discrepancies as highlighted by the Laboratory or Database Manager.
Ensure an appropriate and sufficient stock of geological consumables, especially sample bags.
Mine Geology Duties
Responsible for density sample collection, testing, validating data, and updating density files.
Participate in blast movement monitoring as required.
Timely data collection, data entry, data validation and data update as required.
Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and equipment is placed on charge if appropriate.
Participate in additional sampling campaigns as required.
Complete geological and geotechnical mapping on a regular basis.
Support Engineering in Survey activities at the discretion of the Chief Mine Geologist.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Mine Geologist.
Health, Safety & Environmental
Strong commitment to safe work practices.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Geology or similar field.
Valid Drivers’ license required.
Lift, push, pull to 50lbs.
Must be able to use mine radios and other forms of verbal communication.
Performs essential job duties at elevations more than 8800 feet.
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Three (3) to 5 years of experience in open pit mine geology preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in an outdoor and in the open pit, sometimes in inclement weather.
Punctuality and regular attendance required.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of team.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and problemsolving ability.
Strong verbal, written, numeracy, and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Ability to learn and use mine related software including but not limited to: Deswik, Leapfrog, or Datamine.
Functional Relationships/Technical Services
Safety Staff & Environment Staff
Assay Laboratories
Contract Drillers
Contract Blasters
Contract Samplers
Open Pit Heavy Machinery Operators
Open Pit Supervisors
Benefits/Culture Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Care Savings FSA/HSA
Short/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan
PTO Accrual
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Mining
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