Field Mining Geologist

OceanaGold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Nearby Charlotte, NC area

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking a Geologist - Mining to collect, interpret, and generate geological information related to ore control while ensuring field integrity. The role is 60% field and 40% office, supporting Ore Control with interpreted geology features, geo-metallurgical and forecast models.

Responsibilities include blasthole logging, pit mapping, muck characterization, and modeling of geological features; audits of field practices; and reporting to Senior Geologist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in ore control preferred.
• Knowledge of logging, mapping and ore-control processes.

Responsibilities

• Blasthole logging, pit mapping and muck characterization.
• Model geological features and support ore control with geo-metallurgical data.
• Audit field practices and prepare reports for Senior Geologist.

Skills

Geology

Ore control

Logging

Mapping

Mine geology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork,we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!

Job Description

The purpose of the Geologist- Mining role is to collect, interpret, and generate Geological Information related to Ore Control safely and efficiently. Control all the geological definitions in the field. Constantly audit the operation and material handling, maintaining the integrity of block-outs in the field, as define by the Ore Control geologist. This position will support Ore Control with all the field Geology information, providing new interpreted geological features to Ore Control, geo-metallurgical and Forecast models. Also, will collect and investigate the field relation between geological characteristics and ore. The main, daily duty is blasthole logging, pit mapping, muck characterization and modeling of geological features, together with auditing mine operation activity. Support and replace Ore Control Geologist when needed. This position is 60 % field, 40 %office.

• Maintain an interpreted geological model, for short range use. By logging BHs, mapping muck material and walls, and use of geologicaltools.
• Capable in managing geological software Vulcan, Leapfrog is amust, other software related with geology and/or Ore Control is recommended.
• Audit and report field practices related with sampling, drilling, andmining.
• Able to identify, communicate and participate in solutions of potential operational risks and/or operational substandard processes, daily check of block-out fieldmarks.
• Understand Ore Movement and dilution, be proactive in relation to operational restrictions and needs. Integrate team with best practices related to Minestar, routing, misrouting reporting, and possible areas for improvement.
• Constantly audit the sampling methodology and communicate result to SeniorGeologist.
• Identify shortcomings in compliance processes, systems, and procedures, and develop ad hoc solutions to problems within an assigned unit ordiscipline.
• Prepare appropriate reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in logging, mapping interpreting and ore control process, and understanding of implications of geology relation with OreControl.
• 1 year experience in ore controlpreferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree inGeology

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear, andsee.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12 -hourshifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during theworkday.
• Work is in asurface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature andhumidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in amine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment asrequired.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains andsea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED