Senior Mine Resource Geologist — Lead Modeling & QA/QC

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. seeks a Senior Mine Resource Geologist to lead mineral resource estimation, geological modeling, and QA/QC programs supporting exploration, evaluation, and mine planning. You will supervise QP consultants and ensure NI 43‑101 and SEC 1300 alignment.

The role requires guiding resource classification, geostatistical modeling, and data integrity while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with exploration and engineering teams. Arizona site exposure is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of mining geology experience with a focus on resource estimation.
• Professional designation (P.Geo., SME‑RM, CPG, or equivalent) or eligibility.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog Geo for 3D geological and resource modeling.
• Competency with at least one geostatistical estimation platform for variography, estimation, and model validation.
• Strong understanding of geostatistics and mineral resource estimation techniques.
• Experience with porphyry copper deposits and both open pit and underground mining methods.
• Experience designing, managing, and interpreting resource definition and infill drilling programs.
• Proficiency with acQuire or equivalent geological DBMS including QA/QC workflows.
• Experience contributing resource model inputs to PEA, PFS, or Feasibility Study reports.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor site staff.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update 3D geological models and resource block models for feasibility decisions.
• Review deliverables of independent Qualified Person consultants for NI 43-101 reporting.
• Interpret data to support resource classification and mine planning.
• Integrate geometallurgical domains into models for process design and recovery forecasting.
• Contribute resource inputs to prefeasibility and feasibility studies with classification upgrades.
• Perform data validation, QA/QC, and model reconciliation.
• Collaborate with mine planning engineers to optimize designs and schedules.
• Develop resource reconciliation programs to track model performance versus production.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to geologists and technicians.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage resource classification methodology and variogram modeling.
• Develop resource models in support of M&A and due diligence.

Skills

Geostatistics

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

acQuire

Geostatistical software

Job description

P&C Recruiting | H.R. seeks a Senior Mine Resource Geologist to lead mineral resource estimation, geological modeling, and QA/QC programs supporting exploration, evaluation, and mine planning. You will supervise QP consultants and ensure NI 43‑101 and SEC 1300 alignment.

The role requires guiding resource classification, geostatistical modeling, and data integrity while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with exploration and engineering teams. Arizona site exposure is expected.