Geologist 1 or 2

sibanyestillwater; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater’s Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT is seeking Geologist 1 or 2 to map, sample and guide underground production headings while supporting drill core logging and geotechnical work.

The role involves both underground and office duties, using geology software to create maps and interpret data, and providing ore-width/grade insights. Rotation of shifts is required and coordination with technical services is expected.

Qualifications

• Underground and office work; must perform physical duties in underground environments.
• BS/BA Geoscience or higher or 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Operate surface and underground equipment such as trucks, tractors, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist mining operations by mapping, sampling and guiding underground production headings.
• Log and sample drill core.
• Collect detailed geotechnical information in core lab and underground mapping.
• Utilize software to interpret geology and produce geologic maps.
• Provide technical information on ore width and grade.
• Work cooperatively with other technical services personnel.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Underground work suitability

Equipment operation

Education

Geoscience degree (BS/BA or higher)

1–3 years relevant experience

Tools

Trucks and forklifts

Job description

Geologist 1 or 2

Location: Stillwater Mine - Nye, MT

Schedule: Rotating Shifts: 5x4x4x5

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist mining operations by mapping, sampling and guiding underground production headings.
• Log and sample drill core.
• Collect detailed geotechnical information, both in the core lab and underground mapping.
• Utilize computer software, interpret geology and produce representative geologic maps.
• Provide technical information on matters of ore width and grade.
• Work cooperatively with other technical services personnel.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision
• Work performed is both underground and in an office environment. Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the underground work, which includes but is not limited to Ladder climbing and walking on uneven broken rock piles. Lifting and carrying is required (core boxes, sample bags, iron gates, etc.)
• Operate surface and underground equipment (trucks, tractors, forklift).

Preferred

• Previous underground experience
• Demonstrate and perform basic geological functions.
• Organized and systematic with attention to detail and quality.
• Observational skills for mineralogy and structural features.
• Understand and interpret plan maps and cross-sections.

Education & Experience

• BS, BA or higher Geoscience degree
• OR one to three (1-3) years of relevant experience

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.