Chief Production Geologist

KGHM, International Ltd•Ely, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Chief Production Geologist manages a staff of 10 salaried geologists and hourly technicians. The Chief Production Geologist is responsible for day-to-day operational geology, development drilling, and Mine to Mill communications for an open pit copper mine. The Chief Production Geologist ensures the safe execution of the day-to-day operational geology groups including ore control, blending, highwall mapping and blasthole logging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or Geologic Engineering.
Minimum of 10+ years’ mining experience in open pit copper porphyry operations.
Strong supervisory experience.
Prior experience in a production environment.
Demonstrated team supervisory skills at an operating mine of up to at least 6 people.
Effective safety performance.
3 years of experience with managing drilling programs.
Budget preparation and cost controls experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
Ability to operate light vehicles.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or Geologic Engineering.
Extensive involvement in exploration and resource/reserve development projects, including hydrogeology projects.
Experience with resource development including bringing exploration targets from raw prospects to a NI 43-101-compliant resource classification.
5 years managing drilling programs.
Experience with engineering and economic criteria used for mining/processing of copper porphyry / skarn deposits via open pit methods is preferred.
Functional knowledge of multiple resource calculation methods, exploration programs, and Robinson District type geology are all preferred.
Significant experience working with mine planning software (preferably MinePlan).
Significant experience working with databases (preferably AcQuire).
Proficiency in spatial software (ArcGIS preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Significant experience working with presentation software (preferably Power Point).

Responsibilities

Manage the operational geology group including ore control and geometallurgical blending.
Manage the development and metallurgical drilling activities in the Robinson mining district.
Prepare, review, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.
Write Authorization for Expenditures.
Effectively communicate project progress to management via weekly and monthly reports.
Prepare presentations to communicate production geology information to site management, Corporate Technical Services, and executive levels.
Conduct formal performance reviews for direct reports.
Design and prepare drilling programs that acquire a variety of geologic data sets, including geotechnical, hydrologic, geochemical, lithologic, mineralization, alteration, structure, ore type, and metallurgical information.
Manage drilling contractor activities and liaise this work with other Technical Services, Mine Operations, and Environmental staff.
Coordinate flow of Ore Control information as it relates Mine to Mill communication and cooperation.
Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of Robinson Nevada Mining Company and KGHM.