Senior Geologist: Lead Resource Estimation & Modeling

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an experienced Geologist/Resource Estimation specialist for our Bagdad operations in Arizona. You will lead geological evaluation, resource modeling, and ore reserve statements, coaching staff and communicating findings to senior management.

The role requires a geology degree with 5 years of resource estimation experience (or a master's with 3 years), fluency in English, and strong knowledge of geostatistics and 3D modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Mining Engineering and five (5) years of Resource Estimation experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Geology and three (3) years of Resource Estimation experience
• Ability to meet in the future qualification as a “Competent Person” for the reporting of Mineral Resources
• Knowledge of geology and mining principles
• Knowledge of porphyry and skarn hosted copper and gold systems
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Skill in resource estimation and geostatistics
• Skill in mineral resource modeling and 3D geologic problem solving
• Advanced user in at least one major 3D modeling software package
• Willingness to learn Vulcan modeling software exclusively
• Experience producing technical reports
• Good problem solving and judgment skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate technical procedures and results to others

Responsibilities

• Oversee geological evaluation and resource modeling estimation studies for mining projects
• Evaluate and analyze the Model-Mine-Mill processes and reconciliation
• Assist with generation of 10K Ore Reserve statements for Senior Management
• Communicate resource estimation information to management regularly
• Train staff in procedures for geologic resource estimation and reporting
• Develop procedural manuals for geologic resource estimation
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

3D modeling

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mining Engineering

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

3D Modeling software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an experienced Geologist/Resource Estimation specialist for our Bagdad operations in Arizona. You will lead geological evaluation, resource modeling, and ore reserve statements, coaching staff and communicating findings to senior management.

The role requires a geology degree with 5 years of resource estimation experience (or a master's with 3 years), fluency in English, and strong knowledge of geostatistics and 3D modeling.