Field Geologist: Open-Pit Exploration & Ore Control

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation in Nevada seeks a Mine Geologist to support production and exploration, including core and RC logging, mapping, interpretation, near-mine reconnaissance, sampling, and ore control.

The successful candidate will perform field logging, data collection, and reporting, collaborate with Mine Ops, Survey, and Engineering, and assist in pit modeling and QA/QC programs while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an open pit hard rock mining or exploration environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with stakeholders to achieve mine goals.

Responsibilities

• Check drills daily, reporting progress and observations
• Log RC/Core as required, collect geology and Geotech information
• Review assay results from drill and sampling programs, QA/QC, and monthly reports
• Conduct in-pit mapping and data analysis for mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation
• Conduct soil or rock sampling programs
• Use Vulcan and Leapfrog to assist logging, drill planning, and model updates; collect data with handheld XRF and magsus tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Geosciences or Geological engineering with field camp

Tools

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation in Nevada seeks a Mine Geologist to support production and exploration, including core and RC logging, mapping, interpretation, near-mine reconnaissance, sampling, and ore control.

The successful candidate will perform field logging, data collection, and reporting, collaborate with Mine Ops, Survey, and Engineering, and assist in pit modeling and QA/QC programs while working outdoors in all weather conditions.