Mine Geologist

SSR Mining Inc. • Valmy, NV

123d

About The Position

The Open Pit Geologist is a salaried exempt position and typically works a four-day work week offset from other personnel to provide up to 7 day/week coverage for this role. Responsible for production of mine site mapping and drawings, and design drawings. The position requires an intensive use of CAD (computer-aided drafting). Graphic design work is occasionally required. This position is responsible for providing ore control calculation and generating field survey maps in a timely and accurate manner. The position requires implementation of Blast Movement Monitoring technology including placement of Blast Movement Monitors in drill holes, post blast survey of monitor locations and drone survey of pre and post blast surfaces. This position will assist as requested by engineers in the completion of daily, month-end, annual, and other various mine production reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in open pit hard rock mining.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals, crews, departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex or diverse information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk in relation to occupational hazards and apply appropriate precautions and safeguards demonstrating a high level of safety leadership.
• FAA Drone Certification or the ability to pass the certification within first year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using mine modeling software; MineSight preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Geologic Engineering or Geology.
• 0-5 years of experience in open pit hard rock mining environment preferred. Candidates with more experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of blast hole/ore control programs that reconcile well with mine models.
• Development and implementation of blast movement ore control programs in conjunction with operations personnel and engineers that result in improved mining compliance and delivery of ores to process.
• Development and implementation of geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Development and evaluation of resource models.
• Pit mapping and data analysis for both mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation.
• Monitors ground water management systems.
• Blast monitoring with respect to geologic structures.
• Monitoring and evaluating geological and assay data quality.
• Resource and mine production reconciliation studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree