Geólogo Ingeniero Senior – Optimización Minera

Placements24; Culiacán; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geologist to lead geological operations at mining sites in Culiacán, Sinaloa. You will oversee exploration, resource estimation, drilling programs, and collaboration with mining engineers to optimize planning and production.

The role requires extensive field work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Open-pit and/or underground mining experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead geological projects and mentorship.
• Excellent communication and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis of ore bodies.
• Develop and implement exploration programs to identify and delineate new mineral deposits.
• Perform resource and reserve estimations using industry-standard software and methodologies.
• Oversee drilling programs, including planning, supervision, and core logging.
• Collaborate with mining engineers to optimize mine planning and production based on geological data.
• Prepare comprehensive geological reports, technical memorandums, and presentations for management.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and safety protocols within the mining operations in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
• Mentor and guide junior geological staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources allocated for geological activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Geology or Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geologist to lead geological operations at mining sites in Culiacán, Sinaloa. You will oversee exploration, resource estimation, drilling programs, and collaboration with mining engineers to optimize planning and production.

The role requires extensive field work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.