Geologist & Mining Engineer — Lead Utah Reserves

Staker Parson Materials & Construction; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth

Job summary

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, seeks a Geologist/Mining Engineer to develop long-term reserves of stone, sand and gravel across Central and Southern Utah. You’ll support all aggregate plant operations and define strategies to improve Life of Mining (LOM) while expanding quarry reserves.

Based in St. George, UT, with travel to regional sites, you will build relationships with agencies, lead geologic modeling efforts, and develop 5-year block models and KPIs to optimize resources and reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mine Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Geologist or Mine Engineer at an active mine/site.
• Knowledge of LOM resources, pit designs, and 5-year block models for quarries.
• Knowledge of industrial geology as related to construction.
• Surveying knowledge and GPS experience; strategic collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure, and develop high quality aggregate reserves for asphalt and concrete operations.
• Build relationships with State/Federal agencies, geologists, mining engineers and other industry players.
• Assist with geologic modeling, drilling, exploration, reserves assessment, and mine planning.
• Liaise and negotiate mineral-related matters with agencies and institutions; represent the company on relevant bodies.
• Develop short/long-term LOM plans with production managers to maximize value and resource use.
• Work with management to develop KPIs for quarry reserves and cost optimization.
• Maintain 3D geologic models of quarries using Carlson software.
• Coordinate reviews of LOM plans, block models, schedules and volumes.
• Create plans and illustrations communicating LOM, stripping and remediation strategies.
• Develop 5-year block model maps with volumes and maps for land-related needs.
• Conduct geotechnical surveys to identify hazards and mitigation needs.
• Strategize how to move resources into reserves in compliance with SEC requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborate

Geology knowledge

Mine engineering

GPS surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mine Engineering

Tools

Carlson software

Job description

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, seeks a Geologist/Mining Engineer to develop long-term reserves of stone, sand and gravel across Central and Southern Utah. You’ll support all aggregate plant operations and define strategies to improve Life of Mining (LOM) while expanding quarry reserves.

Based in St. George, UT, with travel to regional sites, you will build relationships with agencies, lead geologic modeling efforts, and develop 5-year block models and KPIs to optimize resources and reduce