Senior/Principal Geologist

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Job Description:
 

Essential Duties:

• Interpret drill hole geophysical logs, lithologic logs and assays to determine the thickness, depth and volume of various geologic units
• Organize large quantities of geologic data to develop input files for geologic modeling
• Build geologic models using Vulcan, Origin or similar software
• Plan, organize and execute drill programs to support marketing efforts and company mines, including:
  • Determining the number, type and location of drill and core holes needed to meet project objectives
  • Developing detailed plans and cost estimates for drilling programs
  • Preparing requests for proposals, evaluating contractor bids and recommending contractor selection
  • Drafting and managing drilling contracts
• Lead drilling programs, including:
  • Supervising drill and geophysical logging crews
  • Preparing drill hole cuttings and core lithological descriptions
  • Coordinating packing and shipment of core samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepare maps, cross sections, resource and reserve estimates and technical report content for mine permitting and regulatory applications

Other duties:

• Present geologic information to company management and external stakeholders
• Investigate geologic issues and respond to information requests, as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in geostatistical principles and geostatistical modeling required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, ArcGIS and SQL database management desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with geologists, mining engineers, marketing personnel, company management, contractors and external stakeholders
• Experience modeling across multiple commodities and geological settings preferred
• Ability to serve as a Qualified Person under SK-1300 and NI 43-101 regulations

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• Professional registration required, or ability to obtain professional registration within one year
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience required

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

Position:  Senior Geologist

Indicate Frequency*      Describe job duties that require physical demands for checked. for those that apply:

1-Standing                       Photocopying; meetings; filing; presentations; field work

1-Walking                        Visit employee’s offices; go to telecopy/photocopy

machines, printers, computer work stations, file

rooms/libraries, meetings; mine tours; field work

3-Sitting                           Computer work; desk work; meetings; travel

0-Lifting 70 lbs.              Moving boxes, books, luggage, bags of core samples

0-Carrying 70 lbs.           Moving boxes, books, food trays, bags of core samples

1-Pushing 30 lbs.           Closing desk/file cabinet drawers; moving boxes; using

dolly/mail cart; opening/closing doors

1-Pulling 30 lbs.             Opening desk/file cabinet drawers; moving boxes;

using dolly/mail cart; opening/closing doors

0-Climbing                       Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; going to

boardroom; filing; mine tours

0-Balancing                     Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; mine

tours

0-Stooping                       Filing; packing boxes; moving boxes; field work;

digitizing

0-Kneeling                       Filing; field work

0-Crouching                    Filing; packing boxes; moving boxes; field work

1-Reaching                      Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; filing;

desk work; digitizing

3-Fingering                      Computer work; calculator; paper work; writing

2-Grasping                       Talking on telephone; picking up books/files; digitizing;

packing core samples; holding luggage

2-Speaking                      Discussing assignments/projects/ideas/situations;

giving instructions; presentations; meetings;

telephone/voice mail

2­-Hearing                         Discussing assignments/projects/ideas/situations;

receiving instructions; presentations; meetings;

telephone/voice mail

3-Seeing                          Reading; writing; computer work; desk work;

presentations

0-Depth Perception         Driving

0-Color Vision                  Graphics work

2-Repetitive Motion         Typing; working on calculator; bind reports; writing

* Frequency Legend:           0 = Intermittent

                                                1 = Occasionally (0 - 1/3 of workday)

                                                2 = Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday)

                                                3 = Continually (2/3 - 3/3 of workday)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires some travel by automobile and/or commercial airlines within the U.S. and internationally. Field work activities are sometimes conducted in extreme weather.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.