- Visiting working shovel pits, providing interpretations at morning grade control meetings.
- Collaborate closely with mining and milling teams to optimize the Mine-to-Mill process, enhancing overall efficiency and resource recovery.
- Conduct geologic mapping and analysis to identify opportunities for ore blending and improved fragmentation, minimizing waste and maximizing mill throughput and optimized leaching efficiency.
- Conduct geologic mapping of highwalls and shovel advances, focusing on lithology, alteration, and structure.
- Regularly update the 3D production model with mapping data.
- Provide geological input for blast design optimization, aligning with both milling and leaching requirements.
- Creating and updating weekly and monthly reports.
- Perform Quality Assurance Quality Control reporting for sampling and laboratories.
- Collaborate closely with Mine Planning, Operations, Processing, Metallurgists, and other teams, offering geologic interpretations, and Best Practice advice.
- Contribute to geological 3D modeling and database tasks to support accurate resource estimation and mine planning.
- Implement best practices for ore control, ensuring accurate sampling, data analysis, and reporting to support Mine-to-Mill initiatives and leaching activities.
- Provide technical and logistical support for drilling campaigns.
- Supervise and collaborate with outside contractors providing services to the department.
- Contribute to acQuire database administration.
- Assist with geotechnical and hydrogeological tasks and interpretations.
- Ability to learn and use modern industry standard software suites such as Hexagon MinePlan, Leapfrog Geo, AcQuire Suite.
- Knowledge of Porphyry Copper deposits
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field; Master's degree in Economic Geology is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the mining industry with production geology experience.
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Geologist
2 days ago
Asarco Kearny, United StatesJOB DESCRIPTION – GEOLOGIST · In this crucial role, you will be responsible for seamlessly integrating geological insights into the entire mining and milling operation, ensuring efficient ore extraction, processing, and effective leaching activities. A genuine passion for mine g ...
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Geologist
5 days ago
ASARCO LLC Kearny, United States Full timeJOB DESCRIPTION - GEOLOGIST · In this crucial role, you will be responsible for seamlessly integrating geological insights into the entire mining and milling operation, ensuring efficient ore extraction, processing, and effective leaching activities. A genuine passion for mine g ...
Geologist - Kearny, United States - ASARCO
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
Additional Duties:
Required Qualifications: