Exploration Director jobs in Mesa, AZ

Arcosa Aggregates is searching for a Mineral Exploration Manager responsible for the Western Aggregates Division based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. In this role, you will support a positive safety culture while directing activities within a mining environment regulated by MSHA safety standards. As the Mineral Exploration Manager, you will support Division operations managers by directing the acquisition of reliable exploration drilling data, updating Arcosa’s mineral exploration database, reviewing and interpreting laboratory data, building deposit models, delineating reserves, and making recommendations for further exploration where needed across the Division. This position reports to the Director of the Exploration and Land Group.

Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our commitment to building a better world through the foundations of roads, bridges, and buildings in our communities across the United States.

What you will get:

• Paid biweekly
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid long term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• **MSHA training provided

**If working at an MSHA regulated plant.

What you will do:

• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Understand and promote a safe culture and working environment.
• Manage all aspects of exploration within the Division including drill planning and oversight of 3rd party contract drilling firms.
• Implement effective aggregate investigation strategies.
• Promptly update Arcosa’s mineral exploration database as information is received from the field and laboratory.
• Interpret lithology and laboratory analysis as related to the salability of desired end use products.
• Build isopach models characterizing overburden thickness, deposit thickness, stripping ratio, and any other relevant metric that can be derived from available data.
• Prepare defensible resource estimates of saleable material consistent with the various economic, environmental, mining, and quality constraints faced at each facility.
• Develop strong relationships with Division operations managers and convey relevant resource information in a clear and concise manner.
• Assist with organizing data to substantiate Arcosa’s reserves annually pursuant to S-K 1300.
• Acquire, process and review GPS surveys, aerial photography, elevation data sets, property ownership data sets, geological maps, and other data used to characterize Arcosa resources within ArcGIS Pro.

What you will need:

• College degree in geology or mining engineering required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the aggregate or closely related industry
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with core, sonic, auger, bail or other geotechnical drilling and exploration methods required.
• Competency with ArcGIS Pro, Database Management, and contouring software.
• Strong analytical skills necessary for evaluating resource quantity and quality issues.
• Knowledge of aggregate industry specifications preferred. Aggregate QC/QA experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in different geographic locations.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office business and proficient keyboarding skills.
• Must be willing to travel overnight and work outdoors.
• Must be able to follow safety rules and procedures
• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

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