Senior Geologist & Resource Modeling Lead

Verrus; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Verrus is seeking an experienced Geologist to join a major open pit copper mining operation in the southwestern United States. You will lead geological exploration and resource modeling, logging drill samples, and mentoring junior geologists on site.

You will supervise contractor drilling activities, integrate diverse data into maps and plans, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic mining setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology with 5+ years of experience in geology or related field, OR Master's with 3+ years.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written safety instructions in English.
• Willingness to work in a mining environment with exposure to extremes and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Log drill samples, perform geologic mapping, and build resource block models.
• Log core and drill cuttings; peer-review logging quality of Geologist I/II.
• Supervise drilling, road construction, and sample preparation by contractors.
• Integrate geological data into maps, cross sections, and level plans.
• Mentor Geologist I and II to develop skills; supervise team under corporate standards.
• Maintain drill hole databases and relevant exploration records.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Job description

Verrus is seeking an experienced Geologist to join a major open pit copper mining operation in the southwestern United States. You will lead geological exploration and resource modeling, logging drill samples, and mentoring junior geologists on site.

You will supervise contractor drilling activities, integrate diverse data into maps and plans, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic mining setting.