Geologist

Position Title – Geologist

The Geologist will be tasked with geologically mapping blast patterns, pit highwalls from daily shovel advances, final mine walls, interpretating geology to the Technical Services, Operations and Process teams, perform the daily ore control duties, assist with geologic 3D modelling, database tasks, preforming QA-QC on assay data, and planning and supervising drilling projects. Must be comfortable spending 50% of time in the field in all weather conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Visit working shovel pits and report interpretations at morning grade control meeting.
• Perform all daily Ore Control functions in the field and office.
• Update 3D Geomodel weekly with mapping.
• Geologic mapping of highwalls, chips, and drill core for lithology, alteration, and structure.
• Create and update weekly and monthly reports.
• Digitize mapping, update and create 3D geomodelling.
• Perform Quality assurance quality control reporting for internal and 3rd party laboratories.
• Liaise with and advise Mine Planning, Operations, Processing, and other teams with geologic interpretations and Best Practices.

Additional Duties:

• Perform data analytics requiring understanding of statistical theory and how to analyze and represent large datasets numerically and graphically.
• Provide technical/logistical support for exploration drilling campaigns.
• Collaborate with outside contractors providing services to the department.
• Plan, supervise, and assist in the management of drill programs and Special projects.
• Assist with geotechnical and hydrological tasks and interpretations.
• Assist with database administration.
• Ability to learn and use modern industry standard software suites.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Economic Geology preferred.
• Three years previous experience preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
• This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.