Senior Geologist: Lead Exploration and Resource Models

Freeport-McMoRan; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Geologist in Bayard, NM, to log drill samples, map geologic features, and develop resource block models under supervision. You will mentor junior geologists and supervise contractors, ensuring data quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires a geology degree with several years of field experience and offers growth through leadership of geological exploration projects and collaboration with metallurgists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field with 5 years' experience, or Master's degree with 3 years.
• Experience logging drill samples and conducting geological mapping.
• Ability to supervise contractors and mentor Geologists I & II.

Responsibilities

• Log core and RC drill cuttings and review logging quality.
• Supervise drilling, road construction, and sample prep by contractors.
• Integrate geological data into maps, cross-sections and level plans.
• Coach and mentor Geologists I & II to develop skills.
• Supervise a team producing resource block models meeting standards.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable regulations and provide guidance to site management.
• Prepare/update drill hole databases, maps of deposits and exploration records.
• Collaborate with Metallurgists to provide samples for testing and ore-type development.

Skills

Geology experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Geologist in Bayard, NM, to log drill samples, map geologic features, and develop resource block models under supervision. You will mentor junior geologists and supervise contractors, ensuring data quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires a geology degree with several years of field experience and offers growth through leadership of geological exploration projects and collaboration with metallurgists.