Senior Geologist

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation, a US-based gold and silver mining company, is seeking a Senior Geologist to support exploration and mine planning near Winnemucca, NV. You will plan drill programs, log cores, analyze geologic data, and update models to optimize open-pit operations.

Requirements include 10+ years in exploration/production, proficiency with Leapfrog and Vulcan, and a geology degree with field camp.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of exploration and production experience in open pit or underground environments.
• Must be able to work with Leapfrog and Vulcan.
• Mush have working knowledge of acQuire, or MX Deposit database.
• Ability to perform QA/QC across geologic data and operations.
• Ability to map on surface or underground
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Effective written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• University degree in Geosciences with field camp required

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to company values, policies, and management standards.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise drill plans for RC, Sonic, and Core programs
• Provide accurate monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasts
• Perform regular drill rig inspections and checks to ensure safety and environmental protocols are met
• Log Core and RC as required, collection of all geologic and geotechnical information
• Review assay results from the drill and sampling programs, QA/QC, provide updates on lab performance
• Update geologic models (Leapfrog) with lithology, hyperspectral, geochemical, and oriented structural data
• Conduct in-pit mapping and data analysis for mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation
• Conduct soil or rock sampling programs
• Collect data with handheld XRF, magsus tools
• Support Drill Services with drill pad locations and logistics as necessary
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

QA/QC

Geologic mapping

Drill planning

Communication

Education

Geosciences degree with field camp

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

acQuire

MX Deposit

Job description

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver mining company, developing its wholly owned Hycroft open pit, gold, and silver mine located an hour southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada.

Job Description

The senior geologist assists with all aspects of exploration as needed, including but not limited to drill planning and execution, core and RC logging, geologic mapping, geologic interpretation, near-mine reconnaissance, sampling, and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to Company values, policies, and management standards.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise drill plans for RC, Sonic, and Core programs
• Provide accurate monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasts
• Perform regular drill rig inspections and checks to ensure safety and environmental protocols are met, generate reports to track progress and observations
• Log Core and RC as required, collection of all geologic and geotechnical information
• Review assay results from the drill and sampling programs, review QA/QC, provide updates on lab performance, sample failures, generate monthly reports
• Update geologic models (Leapfrog) with lithology, hyperspectral, geochemical, and oriented structural data
• Conducting in-pit mapping and data analysis for both mine modeling and geotechnical evaluation
• Conducting soil or rock sampling programs
• Collect data with handheld XRF, magsus tools
• Support Drill Services with drill pad locations and logistics as necessary
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of exploration and production experience in an open pit or underground environment preferred.
• Must have the ability to work with Leapfrog and Vulcan
• Mush have working knowledge of acQuire, or MX Deposit database
• Able to perform all aspects of QAQC
• Ability to map on surface or underground
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with stakeholders (Mine Ops., Survey, Engineering, and other departments) to achieve overall goals
• University degree in Geosciences with field camp required

Safety, Environmental, Compliance

• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental compliances.
• Have an unconditional commitment to safe working practices.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]