Logging Geologist

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Logging Geologist oversees and coordinates geological logging activities for exploration and resource drilling programs at gold mining operations. The role provides technical leadership to the logging team and ensures RC, Sonic, and diamond core drillholes are logged accurately, consistently, and in accordance with geological, quality assurance, and data management standards. The position works closely with drilling geologists, modeling geologists, core shed personnel, and drilling contractors to collect, validate, and deliver high-quality geological data in a timely manner for geological interpretation, resource modeling, and mine planning. It also helps maintain consistency across logging practices and ensures geological observations are documented to required standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
3–5 years of professional geological experience.
Demonstrated experience logging RC, Sonic, and diamond core drillholes.
Experience overseeing or coordinating geological logging teams and drilling-related geological activities.
Strong understanding of gold deposit geology, mineralization styles, alteration, lithology, weathering, and structural controls.
Experience with geological data validation, QA/QC, and maintaining high-quality geological databases.
Experience working with core shed personnel, drilling teams, drilling geologists, and resource or modeling geologists.
Strong understanding of geological logging standards and consistent data collection for resource modeling and mine planning.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate teams and priorities in a fast-paced drilling environment.
Ability to identify geological and data-quality issues and work collaboratively to resolve them.
Ability to work effectively in field and office/core shed environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional geological experience in gold mining, mineral exploration, or resource development.
Experience with Acquire geological database and/or logging software.
Experience using Leapfrog or other 3D geological modeling software.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate day-to-day geological logging activities for RC, Sonic, and diamond core drillholes.
Provide technical guidance to geological loggers to ensure consistent, accurate, and high-quality logging practices.
Log or review geological data, including lithology, alteration, mineralization, veining, structure, oxidation, weathering, and other relevant characteristics.
Ensure RC, Sonic, and core samples are logged according to established procedures and project standards.
Validate geological logging and investigate and resolve inconsistencies or data-quality issues.
Maintain consistency and continuity in logging across drill programs, geologists, and drilling methods.
Coordinate with core shed personnel on the handling, organization, photography, sampling, storage, and documentation of drill core and samples.
Collaborate with drilling geologists and contractors to monitor drilling progress, identify geological or operational issues, and ensure logging requirements are met.
Work with modeling and resource geologists to ensure logging data supports geological interpretation, domaining, and resource modeling.
Review geological data and provide feedback to improve data quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Assist in developing, implementing, and improving geological logging procedures, standards, and workflows.
Ensure logging data is entered accurately into geological databases and systems.
Perform routine data validation and QA/QC checks on geological logging information.
Identify geological trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring further investigation or follow-up.
Participate in reviewing and interpreting geological data to support exploration and resource development programs.
Participate in logging, drilling, and geological modeling meetings, providing updates on progress, data quality, observations, and issues.
Coordinate communication among logging personnel, core shed staff, drilling teams, drilling geologists, and modeling geologists.
Help prioritize logging activities to meet drilling schedules and project deliverables.
Ensure logging activities are conducted safely and comply with company health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to junior geologists and logging personnel as required.
Support continuous improvement in geological data collection, interpretation, and management practices.