Geologist

Job Title: Geologist

Location: Lompoc, CA

Job Description:

In this role as a Geologist, you will be responsible for mine geology, exploration geology, deposit structural geology, ore geology, mine operations support, resource modeling, and resource/reserve modeling and preparation and reporting—part of the North America Mining & Resource Planning Team.

• Initiate, conduct, and report mine geology mapping and interpretation projects regularly to support resource modeling, ore control, and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relative to being the regional expert on the minerals and geology within the division.
• Plan, manage and report drill programs to support mining, mine planning and exploration objectives.
• Develop and demonstrate expertise and knowledge required as CP for Resource and/or Reserve reporting.
• Develop, update and maintain resource models for each of the Resource locations.
• Assist locations in the evaluation and development of ore grade control methods to support quality requirements and balance planned ore supply.
• Maintain reconciliation program to document recovery factors in support of resource and reserve reporting, and verification of geologic models.
• Support evaluation of mineral properties, acquisitions, and mine development options.
• Support permitting, environmental and reclamation activities.
• Manage claim and lease requirements as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• BS degree - preferably in geology, mining engineering, or geological engineering
• Minimum of 5 years supporting a mining operation
• Experience working with industrial minerals is a plus
• CP certification is a plus
• Operations experience a plus
• Able to travel in the US & Mexico (25%). Increased travel during drilling campaigns.

Environment:

• Field work required, ability to work in a hot environment or underground in a cool dark environment
• Able to work in an office environment
• Able to lift 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year