Underground Mine Geologist
About The Position
The Underground Mine Geologist supports the Hermosa Project by contributing to the collection, validation, and interpretation of high quality geological data. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing best practices for underground geology functions; conducting underground mapping, sampling, and material routing; providing comprehensive support for underground drilling activities from design through core logging; and contributing to orebody delineation to inform and optimize stope design. This position is based at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: Ensure and maintain safe practices in alignment with South32 Hermosa standards and core values. Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place. Uphold safety and environmental standards and compliance. Support accurate and consistent geological mapping and sampling of active mining areas, as well as uphold and contribute to QA/QC initiatives. Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models. Support accurate routing of mined material based upon mapping, assaying, and pXRF analyses. Provide comprehensive support for underground drilling activities, including the design of drill fans, checking on underground drill rigs, and detailed logging of diamond drill core Support communication and integration of Geologic data across all Technical Services functions. Attend all relevant operational meetings to ensure seamless integration of geology within the mining cycle. Contribute to orebody delineation and provide geological guidance to engineering to support and optimize stope design Support training of Geologists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Excellent safety record
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 0 to 3 years of mining experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with logging diamond drill core preferred
- Experience with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and AcQuire software preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing best practices for underground geology functions
- Conducting underground mapping, sampling, and material routing
- Providing comprehensive support for underground drilling activities from design through core logging
- Contributing to orebody delineation to inform and optimize stope design
- Ensure and maintain safe practices in alignment with South32 Hermosa standards and core values
- Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place
- Uphold safety and environmental standards and compliance
- Support accurate and consistent geological mapping and sampling of active mining areas, as well as uphold and contribute to QA/QC initiatives
- Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models
- Support accurate routing of mined material based upon mapping, assaying, and pXRF analyses
- Provide comprehensive support for underground drilling activities, including the design of drill fans, checking on underground drill rigs, and detailed logging of diamond drill core
- Support communication and integration of Geologic data across all Technical Services functions
- Attend all relevant operational meetings to ensure seamless integration of geology within the mining cycle
- Contribute to orebody delineation and provide geological guidance to engineering to support and optimize stope design
- Support training of Geologists
Benefits
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
- South32 will match retirement savings contributions up to a certain percentage
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary careers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
