Geological Technician II

At The Doe Run Company, our jobs help supply minerals and metals that support our way of life. Starting at $17.75/hour 5% targeted monthly bonus. Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career growth opportunities. The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Geological Technician I to support core sampling preparation, primarily underground, core logging, daily recordkeeping, and storage for the furtherance of geological modeling and identification of ore deposits. This dayshift position is located at our 28 Mine in Viburnum, MO. Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates in Geology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years core logging experience or similar experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: * Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and databases (Acquire). * Proficient in the use of powered and non-powered material moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift). * Well-organized, attention to detail, ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.

• Basic knowledge of geology, geological terms, and mineral identification.
• Proficient in the use of powered equipment; rock saw, rock splitter, crusher,

pulverizer, and pneumatic lift assist. Job Responsibilities: * Follow detailed procedures for receiving, organizing and preparing surface and underground sampling. (sawing, crushing, splitting, and dumping diamond drill core samples.) * Follow detailed procedures to inspect, and log surface and underground diamond drill core into the available database. * Review logging data and determine core to be assayed based on the amount of ore mineralization present, degree of brecciation, and any other geologic features.

• Follow QAQC procedures in the sampling and preparation of samples for assay.
• Participate in measuring and photographing underground and surface core

samples.

• Record, store, organize, and locate saved drill core and assay pulps.
• Utilize forklift to organize pallets of diamond drill core.
• Maintain the core inspection, processing, and storage facilities in a clean

and safe condition.

• Train and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following

EHS (environmental, health and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance. * Other duties as assigned. Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements: * Regularly required to use non-power and power hand tools and equipment, including a crusher, pulverizer, rock saw, core splitter, scientific equipment to examine the core, and a computer/tablet; Frequently required to use powered and non-powered material hauling equipment. * Regularly required to wear PPE including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection, eyewear, steel toe shoes, and high visibility. Rarely works at heights of more than 4 feet with fall protection. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels. * Regularly requires feeling attributes of objects, grasping, pushing, pulling, and standing; occasionally requires sitting and repetitive movement of hands wrists, and fingers. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. * Regularly and repetitively required to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequently required to lift up to 75 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world’s largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit [ Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.