Geologist

NEWRANGE COPPER NICKEL LLC • Babbitt, MN

2d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Geoscience & Land Supervisor, or another individual designated by the Company, the Geologist logs drill core, assists with drill program execution, and delivers geological interpretations that contribute to resource modeling and mine planning. All roles at NewRange serve as courageous safety leaders, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on health, safety, environment, and communities.

The position works in both office and active project site environments, including occasional travel to operating or construction sites. Work may involve extended sitting and computer use, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or accessing elevated platforms, wearing required PPE, and exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, and other typical construction or industrial site conditions. Safety and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree; current enrollment in post-secondary studies in a geoscience discipline will be considered.
• Relevant geoscience experience, including exposure to mineral exploration and igneous petrology.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach to work.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to shared project deliverables and outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to safely lift and move drill core boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods in a field or core logging environment.
• Ability to adapt and work in both office and field settings within a mining exploration environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with magmatic sulfide deposits, core logging, geotechnical logging, drill site management, geologic mapping, and geochemical and geophysical applications.
• Familiarity with industry software such as ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and/or MSHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological logging and interpretation of drill core.
• Collect geotechnical and physical property data from drill core.
• Select samples carefully, enter data into the data management system, and collect high-resolution core photography.
• Conduct fieldwork, including flagging routes or boundaries and supporting drill site reclamation as required.
• Coordinate on-site geological and operational activities with drill and survey contractors.
• Organize daily collected data and samples and prepare samples for shipment.
• Support digitization, management, and interpretation of geoscience datasets.
• Integrate and transform geoscience data into actionable knowledge that contributes to resource modeling, mine planning, and mine design.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time