Senior Geologist: Lead Drilling & Resource Modeling

NACCO Natural Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A natural resources company is looking for a Senior Geologist in Plano, Texas, to lead the collection and interpretation of geologic data essential for building geologic models and reports. Responsibilities include planning drilling programs, preparing Mineral Resource disclosures, and supervising drilling operations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in geology, five years of experience, and strong proficiency in geostatistical modeling. Excellent communication skills and some travel may be required. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience required.
• Professional registration required, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience modeling across multiple commodities and geological settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and interpretation of geologic data.
• Plan and conduct drilling programs to support marketing efforts.
• Prepare Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve disclosures.
• Supervise drilling and geophysical logging crews.
• Prepare maps and technical report content for regulatory applications.

Skills

Geostatistical principles

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

SQL database management

Job description

A natural resources company is looking for a Senior Geologist in Plano, Texas, to lead the collection and interpretation of geologic data essential for building geologic models and reports. Responsibilities include planning drilling programs, preparing Mineral Resource disclosures, and supervising drilling operations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in geology, five years of experience, and strong proficiency in geostatistical modeling. Excellent communication skills and some travel may be required. Competitive compensation is offered.