Senior Geologist

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Where You Will Work    

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.    

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.   

Description

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Geology department, including the direct coaching of personnel involved in the design and execution of resource estimation, resource modeling, development and mine geology programs. Provide technical analysis and feedback to operating units to enhance the efficient and optimal mining of resources.

 

• Oversee the geological evaluation and resource modeling estimation studies for the mining, exploration of assigned projects 
• Perform evaluation and analysis of the Model-Mine-Mill processes and reconciliation 
• Assist with the generation of 10K Ore Reserve statements for review by the Senior Management team 
• Communicate resource estimation information regularly to management level to keep them informed of progress, problems and proposed solutions
• Train and develop staff in the procedures to ensure consistent and accurate geological models and resource estimates and reporting
• Development of practical procedural manuals for geologic resource estimation so that procedures can be clearly understood by both technical people and clients
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Mining Engineering and five (5) years of Resource Estimation experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Geology and three (3) years of Resource Estimation experience
• Ability to meet in the future qualification as a “Competent Person” for the reporting of Mineral Resources
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of geology and mining
• Knowledge of the geology of porphyry and skarn hosted copper and gold systems
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Skill in the practical application of resource estimation and geostatistics 
• Skill in mineral resource modeling and 3-dimensional geologic problem solving
• Advanced user in the operation of at least one of the major 3D Modeling software packages 
• Must be willing and able to learn to use the Vulcan modeling software exclusively
• Demonstrated ability in the production of technical reports
• Good problem solving and judgment skills 
• Ability to work to a deadline
• Ability to communicate highly technical procedures and results to others, both inside and outside the immediate group

Preferred 

• Six (6) to eight (8) years of overall experience in Geology, Exploration or Mining 
• Experience working at underground and/or open pit mines 
• Ability to correctly identify and accurately estimate relative proportions and textural characteristics of metal-bearing and gangue minerals in a production setting. 
• Creative problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex geological analyses. 
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.  
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. 
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instr