Open-Pit Ore Control Geologist — Drone & Mapping

Marigold Mining Company; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. in the United States (Nevada) seeks an Open Pit Geologist to support mine production through CAD-based mapping, ore control calculations, and design drawings.

The role emphasizes high-quality data capture, blast movement monitoring, drone surveys, and close collaboration with engineers and field crews. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geologic Engineering and experience in open pit hard rock mining.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of open pit hard rock mining principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crews, engineers, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret complex data and generate reports.
• Experience with CAD-based drawing and field survey workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop blast hole and ore control programs aligned with mine models.
• Implement blast movement ore control with operations and engineers.
• Conduct geotechnical monitoring and data analysis for resource models.
• Map pits and analyze data for mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation.
• Support daily, month-end, and annual production reporting.

Skills

Open pit mining

CAD drafting

Drone operations

Geotechnical monitoring

Ore control

Education

B.S. Geology or Geologic Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. in the United States (Nevada) seeks an Open Pit Geologist to support mine production through CAD-based mapping, ore control calculations, and design drawings.

The role emphasizes high-quality data capture, blast movement monitoring, drone surveys, and close collaboration with engineers and field crews. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geologic Engineering and experience in open pit hard rock mining.