Senior Geologist

**POSITION:**Senior Geologist **SCHEDULE:**Full time **LOCATION:**Ely, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant **TO APPLY: ** **Direct Link:** **Career Page:** Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY: ** The Senior Geologist will oversee the detailed geologic mapping of the highwalls in all the active pits. The Senior Geologist will be responsible for updating and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure structural and alteration models are updated from pit maps, highwall mapping, and drone data; as well as managing Ore Control data and mentoring Junior Production Geologists. The Senior Geologist will oversee the mapping of all blast hole patterns and logging the blast hole cuttings and metallurgical data management. Finally, the Senior Geologist will assist in collecting monthly samples required by the Environmental department for compliance with our operating permits. **JOB REQUIREMENTS: ** Education: Bachelors Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geo-metallurgy. Experience: Five (5) years mining and exploration experience. Experience mentoring entry level geologists. Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment. Licenses: Valid drivers license. Preferred: Education: A Masters Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geo-metallurgy. Preferred: Experience: Experience with hydrothermal copper deposits. Knowledge of intrusive centered systems. Experience in the ore control role, including geo-metallurgical blending in an open pit mining environment will be highly regarded. Experience with resource modeling. Any experience in mineral or water exploration. Fundamental understanding of Economic Geology. Identification of rocks and minerals. Complete understanding of Excel and other MS office programs. Strong written and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of MinePlan, AutoCAD, or other drafting software. Proficiency in Leapfrog, AcQuire, Deswik, SGS, and ERSI, Drone Flight for 3D modeling and resource targeting. Occasionally for training and development. Supervision of four technicians in daily tasks required to deliver various samples to the lab for analysis. Supervision and mentoring of Junior Production Geologists with respect to logging and mapping of blast hole patterns, entry and interpretation of field and assay data using mine planning software. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing. Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: ** Follow safe work procedures and best practices. Supervise and when necessary, conduct the entry of field data, including but not limited to blast hole mapping and high wall mapping, into current databases for delivery to Resource Modeling. Ensure that highwall geologic maps and blast hole geologic maps are fully integrated. Assist in monitoring and tracking of Ore Control and related Mine to Mill communication. Assist in managing ore stockpiles needed for metallurgical blending. Manage Continuous Improvement and other special projects as warranted. Experience in short-term block modeling, reconciliation, and stockpile management. Train and develop teams in face mapping, geo-metallurgical projects, and software training. Implement digital mapping systems and improve geological workflows for greater efficiency. Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of Robinson Nevada Mining Company and KGHM. **WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. **BENEFITS: ** Competitive Compensation Collaborative and Engaging Environment Career Pathways **EEO: ** Robinson Nevada Mining Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected characteristic (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).