Ore Control Geologist 1 – Leeville Underground
Position Description:
Are you a Geology professional who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!
At NGM, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geologist at our Leeville operations.
As part of the MRM team, the successful candidate will be results centric adding to our already ambitious yet exciting working environment supporting our mining operations. The ideal candidate will possess a background using Acquire and Leapfrog mining software.
At NGM, we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ore/waste routing
- Ability to map in an underground environment utilizing digital mapping software.
- Daily data entry and tracking of production samples for accurate ore/waste routing
- Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill rig and drill station inspections, validating total depth of holes, surveys, collars, etc.
- Geological and geotechnical logging of diamond core and reverse circulation drilling
- Compile and interpret mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models
- Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency with timely delivery to lab
- Prepare weekly reports as required; assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts to grade
- Other tasks as outlined by supervisor to ensure safe performance within the mine.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field required
- Commitment to safety for self and others as well as embracing environmentally friendly work practices required
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong computer skills including experience with Powerpoint, Word and Excel required. Familiarity with Deswik, Leapfrog, and Acquire software preferred
- Previous mining experience preferred
- Familiarity with logging diamond core and RC chips preferred
- Able to collect and carry samples up to 20lbs
- Able to drive/learn to drive standard transmission vehicles.
Ability to work in adverse conditions
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