Senior Geologist

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Where You Will Work   

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.  

 

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website 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 Qualifications:

• Six (6) to eight (8) years of overall experience in Geology, Exploration or Mining 
• Experience working at underground and/or open pit mines 

 

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English 
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Generally office based sedentary work
• Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator and internal staircase
• Occasionally work may be performed in a mine, ou