Geologist I

Silver Opportunity Partners LLC•Kellogg, ID

About The Position

The Geologist I supports underground mining operations through geological interpretation, data collection, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The role helps maintain accurate geological information, manage geological data, and support drilling programs. Work is performed both underground and in the office, providing timely, practical geological input for daily operations and longer-term planning. The position promotes safe and environmentally compliant work, maintains geological and drilling data, assists with interpretation of the deposit’s geology, performs grade control and sampling, and provides geological guidance in production and development areas. It also supports drilling activities, including core handling, logging, sample preparation, and photography. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires compliance with applicable environmental, safety, health, regulatory, and company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong geological mapping and sampling skills, volumetric estimation skills, and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic AutoCAD skills and experience with databases.
Proficiency with 3D modeling software.
Good communication skills and willingness to work in a diverse team environment.
Organizational and planning skills to schedule and prioritize work, manage time, and complete projects and objectives in a timely manner.
ATF possessor’s clearance required.
Must complete MSHA 40-hour training or provide 5000-23 documentation of completed training.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Required behavioral competencies include problem solving, interpersonal skills, oral communication, planning and organization, quality control, adaptability, dependability, and safety and security awareness.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in exploration or mine production geology.
Prior experience in narrow vein geology and deposits.
Underground experience.
Experience with Leapfrog Geo and other Seequent products.
Familiarity with ground support practices in underground mining in production and development settings.
Experience with additional support requirements in unique geological conditions.

Responsibilities

Promote safe and environmentally compliant work activities at all times.
Input, manage, and maintain geological and drilling data for ongoing programs.
Assist with geological project work involving interpretation and understanding of the deposit’s complex geology.
Perform grade control and sampling, geological mapping, and provide geological guidance in production and development areas.
Monitor QA/QC data and procedures.
Assist with drilling activities, including core handling, core logging, sample preparation, and core photography.
Communicate productively with employees at all levels and demonstrate cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, and dependability.
Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations and conduct work in an environmentally responsible manner.
Follow established safety, health, environmental, human resources, and sustainable development guidelines, including applicable local, state, federal, MSHA, ATF, and company standards.