Senior Exploration Geologist

JOB TITLE: Senior Exploration Geologist

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services
LOCATION: Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE: 7
POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Geologist
ROTATING SHIFT: Yes ☐ No ☒
EXEMPT ☒ NONEXEMPT ☐

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Purpose & Scope of The Position:

The incumbent will work closely with a team of senior level geologists, hydrogeologist, geologic technicians, various geologic and hydrogeological contractors, as well as with a multi-talented group of mine site professionals. The position will span a wide range of responsibilities from assisting in the day-to-day management of critical drilling and dewatering programs to data entry, digitizing, sampling and sample pick up, compiling and interpreting geologic data, learning 3D mining software, geologic logging, and other duties as needed and assigned. The Robinson Mine site is fast-paced environment that requires a team-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

The Geosciences & Drilling Services Department at KGHM-Robinson is responsible for: 1) Evaluating, presenting, and drilling resource and hydrogeological targets that can add meaningful value to the company; 2) Collecting, evaluating, and reporting geologic and hydrogeological data 3) Assisting and/or managing drilling programs for the Geosciences Department, other Robinson departments, and Corporate Exploration; 4) Completing geologic models of the Robinson district; 5) Ensuring site dewatering targets are met.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Takes responsibility for aspects of occupational health and safety, and environmental matters, over which the individual has control, including adherence to all requirements applicable to Robinson.
• Collection, compilation, and analysis of geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, and geochemical data.
• Ensures high quality performance and confidentiality of contractors’ work by providing suitable guidance and supervision.
• Meet deadlines and ensure the completion of designated area projects within budgeted guidelines and specified timeframes.
• Implement industry-standard protocols for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) during all aspects of the operation.
• Core logging and RC logging of geologic material from various mine site drilling programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain resource grade models.
• Ability to generate geologic interpretations suitable for resource modeling.
• Work proficiently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Develop entry level geologist for advancement within the Technical Services Department.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of Robinson Nevada Mining Company and KGHM.

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Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the disciplines listed above; mining-related experience is preferred.

• Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: A Master’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geometallurgy.
• Experience:
• Working knowledge of hydrogeology would be beneficial.
• One to three years of exploration, water exploration, or drilling oversight.
• Experience with hydrothermal copper deposits. Knowledge of intrusive centered systems.

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Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and aptitude to accept a challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Can work safely.
• Can work responsibly and independently.
• Rig supervision.
• Ability to work at high elevation (>6,000 feet).
• Field work (pump tests, field sampling, inclement weather, steep terrain, heat).
• Advanced competency in personal computer operation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn new software.

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Travel Requirements:

• Occasional around the district as exploration targets dictate.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist with the supervision of drilling and other contractors to ensure that KGHM-Robinson’s high standards of quality, safety, and environmental awareness are maintained.

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Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.