Production Geologist

Hecla Mining Company; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MSHA training

Job summary

The Greens Creek Mine, operated by Hecla Mining Company, seeks a Production Geologist to collect and interpret geological observations and samples to guide mining and maintain production. The role is based at a remote island near Juneau, with daily boat commutes and underground work throughout the shift.

You’ll participate in level plan design meetings, map and sample ore faces for assays, and closely coordinate with operations and engineering to optimize grade and safety.

Qualifications

• Underground mining environment experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to operate in remote, island-based mining settings.

Responsibilities

• Underground observations and sampling to inform grade and safety.
• Lining out headings and communicating with operations and engineering teams.
• Provide geologic perspectives in level plan design meetings.
• Map and sample ore faces for assaying.
• Work independently on a remote island with daily boat commute and rotating shifts.
• Promote and follow safety procedures and inspect equipment/work areas.

Skills

Geology

Field mapping

Observations & sampling

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

As our Production Geologist, you will use established procedures to collect and interpret geological observations and samples for the purpose of guiding the mining effort to keep our production going and our profitability up. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You'll start each day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives. The majority of your average workday occurs underground, collecting observations and samples, lining out headings, and involving clear and consistent communication with the operations and engineering groups. To thrive in this role, you will provide geologic perspectives in level plan design meetings to optimize grade, extraction rate and safety. We're on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.

About Us

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 515 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here's What You Can Expect In This Role

• Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
• You will effectively provide stope scale (or smaller) structural understanding to predict geologic hazards in front of current face
• Perform fieldwork including mapping and sample ore faces for assaying
• Relocate to Juneau and work on a remote island. You will take a boat commute to work every day. Every department is slightly different, but our Geology department works 8 days on, followed by 6 days off, or 4 days on, 3 days off depending on the schedule.
• You will participate in map meetings by providing relevant geologic information; along with level plan engineering meetings by providing relevant geologic information.
• Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures.
• A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.