Resources Geologist

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Arizona; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit in Arizona is seeking a Resources Geologist to support exploration drilling, field mapping, core logging and geological modeling.

The role reports to the Chief Geologist and requires 3–7 years in geology, strong geostatistics knowledge, and proficiency with MinePlan, Datamine, Micromine or Leapfrog. Your responsibilities include building block models, QA/QC, geometallurgical considerations, database management, and supporting ore control and budget planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3–7 years of experience in the geological field.
• Strong knowledge of geostatistics and related methods.
• Proficiency in mining software for planning and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety policies in office and field settings.
• Lead long-term resource and reserve block model construction from drilling data.
• Develop 3D geological models including lithology, alteration and mineralization wireframes.
• Perform QA/QC of drilling data and sample validation.
• Manage databases and supervise data input/output configuration.
• Develop geometallurgical models and assess hardness and correlations.
• Design infill and exploration drilling plans to expand resources.
• Support in budgeting, due diligence and industry-standard coding.

Skills

Geostatistics

Mine planning software

Acquire/Datashed

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or related discipline

3–7 years geological field experience

Tools

MinePlan

Datamine / Micromine / Leapfrog

Job description

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier‑one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Role Title

Resources Geologist

Reports To

Chief Geologist

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Location

Helvetia, Az

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier‑one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States. Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations. The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose Of Role

Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the Resources Geologist will supervise exploration drilling and hourly staff. Position is responsible for field mapping, core logging, geological modeling, and ore control.

Role Accountabilities

• Complies with Company’s Safety Awareness program, office and or field safety policies
• Long term Resource and Reserve Block Model construction based on Drilling information. Model Configuration: Basic Statistical analysis, Capping, Variography, Interpolation set up (Ordinary Kriging, Nearest Neighbor, Dilution control and Dispersion variance. Resources Classification, Tonnage and Grade report.
• 3D Geological modeling. Lithological, Alteration and Mineralization wireframes. Structural (fault and main structures).
• QAQC analysis to ensure quality of the drilling information to be used for models. Samples insertion and validation. Duplicates, Blank and Standards charts preparation and review.
• Database management and administration supervision. Data input and output configuration.
• Geotechnical models. Hardness. Load Point test and UCS.
• Geometallurgical models. Hardness and mineralogical. Linear or nonlinear correlation, Machine learning or any advanced technique to predict models.
• Infill Drilling plans. Design plans to drill in uncertainty zones in the Block model to confirm potential ore.
• Exploration Drilling plans. Design plans to drill in ore potential zones in the Deposit to extend the Life of Mine.
• Medium Term Block Model. Based on Diamond Drilling and Blast holes.
• Short Term Block Model. Based on Blast holes.
• Ore Stockpiles models configuration and update.
• Long, Short Term Resource Block model and Process Plant reconciliation.
• Support in drilling monitoring and logging.
• Support in surface mapping.
• Participate in budget programs.
• Due diligence participation.
• Develop understanding of industry codes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, mining or related discipline or the sciences from a four-year accredited college or University or demonstrated equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in the geological field.
• Robust knowledge of Geostatistics. Master’s degree in Geostatistics or Economic Geology will be a plus
• Advanced level in mining software: Mineplan, Datamine, Micromine, Leapfrog.
• Intermediate skills in Database software: Acquire, Datashed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in open-pit and hard rock mine-planning.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&DD, Short- & Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.