Production Geologist

The Personnel Department Ltd. Dba; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 95k–97k

Permanent position

8/6 rotation

Field experience

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Personnel Department Ltd. Dba is seeking a hands-on Production Geologist for our active mine site near Hawthorne, Nevada.

You will support grade control, material routing, and on-site geological data interpretation to help improve mining performance. This permanent, on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology and at least one year of open pit mining experience, with strong modelling, surveying, and sample preparation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 1+ year experience at an operating open pit mine.
• Strong knowledge of modelling software.
• Surveying and assay sample preparation experience.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; self-motivated, team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Collect blast hole cuttings samples and deliver to sample prep lab
• Compile assays, run grade control models, and determine ore block grades
• Upload data to mine plan and survey files
• Verify grade control mark-outs and produce daily dig maps
• Guide operators/supervisors on material routing to minimize dilution
• Conduct pit mapping of blast holes and walls
• Perform month-end reconciliation
• Contribute to portfolio prioritization and technical reporting to management

Skills

Modelling software

Surveying

Assay sample prep

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Production Geologist

Hawthorne, Nevada

$95,000 - $97,000

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Production Geologist to support grade control and material routing at their active mine site near Hawthorne, Nevada. This pivotal operational role ensures effective ore control, accurate data interpretation, and continuous improvement of mining performance through onsite geological support and collaboration with operations teams.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• $95,000 - $97,000
• Permanent position
• 8/6 rotation: Monday to Monday on, Tuesday to Sunday off every second week.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on field experience with a great team and room for growth.
• Competitive benefit package

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Collect blast hole cuttings samples and deliver to sample prep lab
• Compile assays, run grade control models, and determine ore block grades
• Upload data to mine plan and survey files
• Verify grade control mark‑outs and produce daily dig maps
• Guide operators/supervisors on material routing to minimize dilution
• Conduct pit mapping of blast holes and walls
• Perform month‑end reconciliation
• Contribute to portfolio prioritization and technical reporting to management

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field
• 1+ year experience at an operating open pit mine
• Strong knowledge of modelling software
• Surveying and assay sample preparation experience
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; self‑motivated, team‑oriented

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.