Senior Geologist

JOB TITLE:                Senior Geologist                                                   

DEPARTMENT:        Technical Services                       

LOCATION:              Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV

PAY GRADE:            7

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Chief Geologist     

ROTATING SHIFT: Yes ☐      No ☒

EXEMPT ☒      NONEXEMPT ☐     

Robinson Nevada Mining Company operates the Robinson Copper Mine near Ruth Nevada just outside Ely, Nevada.  Ely (Central) Nevada is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and RNMC is a great place to work.  Zero Harm for our employees, Community and Environment are our highest priority. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Supervision and mentoring of Production Geologists with respect to logging and mapping of blast hole patterns, entry and interpretation of field and assay data using mine planning software.
• Supervise and when necessary conduct the entry 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.
• Oversee monitoring and tracking of Ore Control and related Mine to Mill communication.
• Manage ore stockpiles needed for metallurgical blending.
• Supervise the implementation of blending guidelines with an emphasis on monitoring adherence to blending plans.  Ensure that the Mine and Mill are constantly informed of the progress in following the plan and that both departments are ready to make adjustments to plans as necessary to safe, efficient and profitable results.
• Manage Continuous Improvement (6S) and other special projects as warranted.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geometallurgy. 
• 5 years mining and exploration experience is preferred.  Experience in the ore control role, including geometallurgical blending in an open pit mining environment will be highly regarded.
• Experience mentoring entry level geologists.
• •Applicant should be able to work in a multi-tasking environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• A Master’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geometallurgy.
• Experience with hydrothermal copper deposits. Knowledge of intrusive centered systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of MineSight and MinePlan.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
   

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally for training and development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.  Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please Note: This is a position that the company has determined could adversely affect the safety of others. This position is subject to pre-replacement drug testing, which includes marijuana.

To apply visit:  Robinson Nevada Mining Company Jobs or https://kghm.com/en/careers > Find a Job > Robinson Mine Jobs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without Regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

The Company follows all COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations prescribed by the CDC’s local and Federal health officials