Project Geologist

RE/SPEC Inc.•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$115,253 - $118,000

About The Position

RESPEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Geologist for its Grand Junction, CO location who will perform the following job duties. Performs geologic logging and sampling for soils, rock, and other materials according to well developed standards and protocols to support geological interpretation, resource estimation and determination, geochemical analysis, geotechnical testing, and other engineering design and interpretation Develops, designs, and manages drilling, sampling, testing, and other similar investigative programs for various commodities of interest to support geological and hydrogeological exploration and investigation activities associated with studying and developing geological, civil, and mining-related projects Prepares and contributes to technical reports (complying with applicable international codes and standards), such as: Geological summary reports, scoping studies, and preliminary economic assessments Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies Other geological reports Provides clients with timely, effective, and professional communication of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring alignment with project scopes and expectations Develops, implements, and supervises all quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) aspects specific to the areas of geological analysis and reporting, including: Design and execution of such programs Data compilation and analysis Database development and maintenance Performs all project management and oversight functions for geological and similarly related projects. Ensures projects are completed within agreed-upon schedules and budgets Trains, mentors, and develops junior geological staff

Requirements

Must have Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Engineering or related discipline plus 6 years of experience, in resource, exploration, mine development and production geology, including the following:
A thorough Understanding of sedimentary geology and the various aspects of volcaniclastic sedimentation
Ability to identify and describe different sedimentary, evaporite, and volcaniclastic rocks in core specimens (e.g., claystone, sandstone, halite, tuff, and ash) and structural features (e.g., joints, fault gauge, and slickensides)
Must have Professional Geologist (PG, P.Geo., or CPG) licensure or ability to obtain upon hire
10% travel annually to domestic and/or international client sites/drill rigs

Responsibilities

Performs geologic logging and sampling for soils, rock, and other materials according to well developed standards and protocols to support geological interpretation, resource estimation and determination, geochemical analysis, geotechnical testing, and other engineering design and interpretation
Develops, designs, and manages drilling, sampling, testing, and other similar investigative programs for various commodities of interest to support geological and hydrogeological exploration and investigation activities associated with studying and developing geological, civil, and mining-related projects
Prepares and contributes to technical reports (complying with applicable international codes and standards)
Provides clients with timely, effective, and professional communication of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring alignment with project scopes and expectations
Develops, implements, and supervises all quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) aspects specific to the areas of geological analysis and reporting
Performs all project management and oversight functions for geological and similarly related projects.
Ensures projects are completed within agreed-upon schedules and budgets
Trains, mentors, and develops junior geological staff