Open Pit Senior Mine Geologist
Open Pit Senior Mine Geologist
pc recruiting hrMontana, WI
3 days ago
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersGeological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Other Metal Ore MiningCopper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc MiningGeophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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Position Responsibilities:
Resource Modeling & Estimation
Develop, update, and validate 3D geological and resource models.
Interpret lithological, structural, alteration, and mineralization data from drilling programs.
Conduct resource estimation and classification using geostatistical techniques and industry best practices.
Prepare mineral resource updates and support reserve conversion activities.
Maintain geological databases and ensure data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
Support annual and life-of-mine resource reporting.
Resource Reconciliation
Perform reconciliation between resource models, grade control models, and production results.
Identify and evaluate variances affecting mine and mill performance.
Recommend improvements to estimation methodologies and geological interpretations.
Monitor model performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Support
Provide geological input to mine planning and scheduling processes.
Collaborate with mine engineers to optimize pit designs and extraction strategies.
Support drilling programs through targeting, logging standards, and geological interpretation.
Provide geological interpretation of paragenesis, mineralization, alteration, zoning and structural controls of porphyry copper deposits.
Assist with economic evaluations and technical studies.
Participate in feasibility, optimization, and expansion projects.
Reporting and Compliance
Prepare technical reports, resource statements, maps, and presentations.
Ensure compliance with company resource reporting standards
Maintain documentation supporting resource estimates and technical assumptions.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or related discipline.
Master's Degree in Geology or Geostatistics preferred.
Required Experience:
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in mining geology, with significant experience in open pit copper operations.
Demonstrated experience in mineral resource estimation and geological modeling.
Experience with drilling methods and QA/QC of exploration data.
Experience with resource reconciliation and mine planning integration.
Proficiency in Leapfrog Geo and Mine Sight,
Strong knowledge of geostatistics, block modeling, variography, and resource classification.
Advanced Microsoft Office and technical reporting skills.
Strong understanding of geological modeling and resource estimation methodologies.
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Level
Senior
Location
Montana, WI
Occupation
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Industry
Other Metal Ore Mining
Posted
3 days ago