Ore Control Geologist

SSR Mining Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Ore Control Geologist to support open pit operations in Nevada. The role focuses on ore control calculations, blast movement monitoring, drone surveys, and field mapping to ensure accurate mine production reporting.

The position requires CAD usage, MineSight experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Geologic Engineering or Geology. FAA drone certification is expected or obtainable within the first year of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of open pit hard rock mining principles
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse teams
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex information
• Ability to write reports and procedures
• Safety leadership with proactive risk assessment
• Drone certification or ability to obtain within first year

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement blast hole/ore control programs aligned with mine models
• Create blast movement ore control plans with operations and engineers
• Develop geotechnical monitoring programs and evaluate resource models
• Produce pit mapping and data analyses for mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation
• Monitor groundwater management and blast monitoring relative to geology
• Assess data quality of geological and assay information
• Support production reconciliation studies and monthly/annual reporting

Skills

Open Pit Mining

Communication

Safety Leadership

Technical Reporting

Drone Certification

Mine Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geologic Engineering or Geology

Tools

MineSight

CAD

Job description

## Ore Control GeologistApply: Valmy, NV: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R3569**Who Are We?** SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!**Job Description:****General Objectives:**The Open Pit Geologist is a salaried exempt position and typically works a four-day work week offset from other personnel to provide up to 7 day/week coverage for this role. Responsible for production of mine site mapping and drawings, and design drawings. The position requires an intensive use of CAD (computer-aided drafting). Graphic design work is occasionally required. This position is responsible for providing ore control calculation and generating field survey maps in a timely and accurate manner. The position requires implementation of Blast Movement Monitoring technology including placement of Blast Movement Monitors in drill holes, post blast survey of monitor locations and drone survey of pre and post blast surfaces. This position will assist as requested by engineers in the completion of daily, month-end, annual, and other various mine production reports.**Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:**Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:* 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.**Required Skills:*** Knowledge of the principles and methods used in open pit hard rock mining.* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals, crews, departments and organizational levels.* Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex or diverse information.* Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.* Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.* Ability to assess risk in relation to occupational hazards and apply appropriate precautions and safeguards demonstrating a high level of safety leadership.* 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.**Required Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Geologic Engineering or Geology* 0-5 years of experience in open pit hard rock mining environment preferred. Candidates with more experience will be considered.SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.