Open Pit Ore Control Geologist — CAD & Blast Monitoring

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Open Pit Geologist to join our Nevada operations. The role is salaried and exempt, with a four‑day week to provide up to 7 day/week coverage for this position.

You will produce mine-site mapping and drawings, design drawings, and ore control calculations, delivering field survey maps promptly. The role also involves implementing Blast Movement Monitoring, placing monitors in drill holes, post‑blast surveys, and drone surveys of surfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geologic Engineering or Geology.
• 0–5 years of experience in open pit hard rock mining environment preferred.
• FAA Drone Certification or the ability to pass the certification within first year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using mine modeling software; MineSight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of blast hole/ore control programs that reconcile well with mine models.
• Development and implementation of blast movement ore control programs in conjunction with operations personnel and engineers that result in improved mining compliance and delivery of ores to process.
• Development and implementation of geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Development and evaluation of resource models.
• Pit mapping and data analysis for both mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation.
• Monitors ground water management systems.
• Blast monitoring with respect to geologic structures.
• Monitoring and evaluating geological and assay data quality.
• Resource and mine production reconciliation studies.

Skills

Open pit mining

Communication

Data interpretation

Report writing

Organization

Safety leadership

Drone operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geologic Engineering or Geology

Tools

MineSight

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Open Pit Geologist to join our Nevada operations. The role is salaried and exempt, with a four‑day week to provide up to 7 day/week coverage for this position.

You will produce mine-site mapping and drawings, design drawings, and ore control calculations, delivering field survey maps promptly. The role also involves implementing Blast Movement Monitoring, placing monitors in drill holes, post‑blast surveys, and drone surveys of surfaces.