Open-Pit Mine Geologist: Grade Control & Mapping Lead

Kinross Gold Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Mine/Production Geologist for our Alaska operations. The role focuses on integrating geologic and blasthole data into grade control ore releases and guiding open-pit mining activities.

The candidate will perform field mapping, maintain QA/QC for blasting, and collaborate with Engineering, Dispatch, and Survey to update reserve models and boundary delineations. Safety and accuracy are essential in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in geology, geological engineering or mining engineering is required.
• Two years as a Mine/Production Geologist in open-pit mining preferred.
• Exposure to grade control practices for gold mining is preferred.
• Must have a sound background in sampling theory for assay techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform and administer blast hole sampling protocol and monitor blast hole assays and analyses.
• Revise sampling procedures to ensure representative samples are collected.
• Develop a QA/QC program for blast hole assaying.
• Prepare geologic maps of blast hole cuttings and analytical results.
• Perform grade control responsibilities with Engineering on mine planning and ore release products.
• Coordinate with Dispatch and Survey to delineate boundaries.
• Guide mining with loading unit operators to minimize dilution and ore loss.
• Prepare geologic and alteration maps of dig faces and highwall exposures.
• Map structural features and rock quality to assess highwall stability.
• Consult with Metallurgical staff on ore characteristics impacting mill recoveries.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team interaction

Persuasive skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology/Geological Engineering/Mining Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Leapfrog

Ore Pro 3D

Vulcan

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Mine/Production Geologist for our Alaska operations. The role focuses on integrating geologic and blasthole data into grade control ore releases and guiding open-pit mining activities.

The candidate will perform field mapping, maintain QA/QC for blasting, and collaborate with Engineering, Dispatch, and Survey to update reserve models and boundary delineations. Safety and accuracy are essential in all tasks.