Geologist I

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining is seeking a Mine Geologist I to support underground mining operations with geological interpretation, data collection, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. You will maintain geological data, support drilling programs, and contribute to daily operations and long-term planning.

The role involves office and underground work, with emphasis on accurate data input, environmental compliance, and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in exploration or mine production geology preferred.
• Underground mining experience preferred.
• Narrow vein geology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe, environmentally compliant work activities.
• Input, manage, and maintain geological and drilling data.
• Assist with geologic project work and interpretation of complex geology.
• Perform grade control, sampling, mapping, and provide geologic guidance.
• Monitor QA/QC data and procedures.
• Assist with drilling activities and core handling/logging.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Planning & organizing

Quality control

Adaptability

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering

Exploration or mine production geology experience

Underground mining experience

Narrow vein geology experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Leapfrog Geo

Seequent products

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

About Company

At the Sunshine, we're not just reviving a mine, we're rebuilding a legacy.

Built for more.

Home to one of America's most iconic silver mines, the Sunshine Complex represents both a proud history and a bold future.

This is more than a project, it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

A Culture Built on People and Purpose

At the Sunshine, we believe people are inherently valuable, and that every role plays a critical part in our success. From the field to the office, every position matters, and every voice is heard.

Benefits That Support Your Life and Career

We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future because we know our people are what make us successful.

• Competitive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Helping you plan and invest in your future

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Mine Geologist I to support underground mining operations through geological interpretation, data collection, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. This role helps ensure efficient operations by maintaining accurate geological information, managing geological data, and supporting drilling programs. You’ll work both underground and, in the office, providing timely, practical geological input to support daily operations and longer-term planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote safe and environmentally compliant work activities at all times.
• Input, manage, and maintain geological and drilling data for ongoing programs.
• Assist with geologic project work related to the interpretation and understanding of the complex geology of the deposit.


• Performs grade control and sampling, geologic mapping, and provide geologic guidance in both production and development areas.
• Monitor QA/QC data and procedures.


• Assist with drilling activities including core handling, core logging, sample preparation, and core photos.


• Demonstrates required behavioral skills including productive communication with employees at all levels, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, and dependability.


• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conduct activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment. Maintain compliance with all local, state, federal (including MSHA and ATF), and company standards. Follow established guidelines for safety, health, environmental, human resources, and sustainable development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

BEHAVIORAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are required:

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.


• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.


• Oral communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.


• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.


• Quality control: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.


• Dependability: Consistently at work, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.


• Safety and security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering from an accredited four-year college or university; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Prior experience in exploration or mine production geology preferred.


• Prior experience in narrow vein geology and deposits preferred.


• Underground experience preferred.

TRAINING OR SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong geologic mapping skills, sampling skills, volumetric estimation, and ability to visualize in three dimensions.


• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), basic skills in AutoCAD and experience in databases.


• Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably Leapfrog Geo and other Seequent products.


• Good communication skills with willingness to work in a diverse team environment.


• Familiarity with ground support practices in underground mining in both production and development settings; Experience related to additional support requirements in unique geologic conditions is preferred.


• Organizational/planning skills will be necessary to organize, schedule and prioritize work activities to manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives and that the same satisfy operational objectives.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

ATF possessor’s clearance required.

Must complete MSHA 40-hour training or provide 5000-23 documentation of completed training.

Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, underground work locations, working from heights, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may require work on nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.

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