Ore Control Geologist

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

8d•$92,240 - $126,830•Onsite

About The Position

The ore control geologist supports day-to-day ore planning and production activities by monitoring ore quality parameters in the mine and ensuring all ore quality parameters are met in providing a consistent ore feed to the processing plants. Working closely with operations and technical teams, this role helps ensure ore mining and blending plans are carried out effectively, monitors drilling information and production performance, and identifies opportunities to improve ore quality and achieve ore production goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geology or related Earth Sciences discipline.
1-4 years of relevant experience in an active mining setting.
Sound understanding of mining and geologic technical concepts and principles.
Computer based mine design/geologic modeling software knowledge such as Vulcan or Minesite.
Database management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the Rio Tinto safety standards. Complete Critical Control Field Verifications and Safety Observations. Attend departmental safety talks and be proactive in safety issues. Carry out housekeeping inspections as required.
Formulate short term ore mine plans (weekly to monthly). Ensure that short term ore mine plans align with medium and long range mine plans.
Communication of Ore mine plans with Mine Operations Supervisors and Operators as well as Plant Personnel.
Ore Blast hole stratigraphic logging and sampling.
Weekly ore dig map updating with tons and grade of ore to be mined using topographic survey maps.
Communication with the onsite laboratory for dropping off samples and receiving assay results.
Create Ore Blend plans to meet plant ore grade targets as well as ensure consistent quality parameters.
Updating ore dig maps using updated topographic surveys and mine operations load data.
Monthly Ore Mining Reconciliation.
Ore Stockpile tonnage and grade tracking.
Maintain ore control information systems, such as blast hole database, blast hole sampling protocol and all aspects of record keeping.
Crushed ore fragmentation system management.
Bench face field mapping.
Diamond and RC drilling logging and sample collection.
Contractor Management of drill rigs for diamond core drilling and sonic core drilling campaigns.
Take part in Business Improvement projects.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance coverage
Various voluntary benefits
6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for retirement needs
Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, including matching Company shares
Comprehensive leave policies covering all moments that matter in life
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees