Geologist & Mining Engineer: Grow Reserves in Field Ops

Western-Rock-Products; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, seeks a Geologist/Mining Engineer to develop long-term reserves of stone, sand and gravel and support quarry operations in Utah. Travel and cross-site work may be required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mine Engineering and 5+ years’ experience at an active mine site. You will model reserves, coordinate with agencies, and lead multi-year LOM planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mine Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as Geologist or Mine Engineer at an active mine site or developing quality aggregate reserves.
• Experience with LOM resource and reserves, pit designs, and 5-year block models for quarry mining.
• Knowledge of industrial geology related to construction.
• Surveying knowledge and/or GPS experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure, and develop high quality aggregate reserves for hot mix asphalt, ready mix concrete, and construction operations.
• Build effective working relationships with State and Federal agencies, local geologists, mining engineers and non-competitive mining companies to secure ownership of or rights to high quality aggregates.
• Assist with geologic modeling, drilling and exploration, reserves assessment, and mine planning.
• Liaise with State/Federal agencies and industry bodies, representing the company on committees when needed.
• Develop short, mid, and long-term Life of Mining plans with production managers to maximize resource value.
• Develop KPIs with quarry personnel to optimize reserves and lower mining costs.
• Maintain 3D geologic models using Carlson software.
• Create plans and schedules for LOM and stripping and communicate them per company standards.
• Develop 5-year block model maps with volumes to address land issues and permits.
• Conduct regular geotechnical surveys to identify hazards.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Mine engineering

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

GPS surveying

Geotechnical surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mine Engineering

Tools

Carlson software

GPS equipment

Job description

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, seeks a Geologist/Mining Engineer to develop long-term reserves of stone, sand and gravel and support quarry operations in Utah. Travel and cross-site work may be required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mine Engineering and 5+ years’ experience at an active mine site. You will model reserves, coordinate with agencies, and lead multi-year LOM planning efforts.