Senior Ore Control Geologist (Gold Mine Lead)

Jerritt Canyon

Elko (NV)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine near Elko, Nevada seeks a Senior Ore Control Geologist to lead ore/waste boundaries, grade control, and short-term mine planning to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution. You will work with Mine Planning, Geotech, and Process teams to support daily production decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requires 8–10 years of production geology in gold mining, a Bachelor's in Geology or related field, and registration is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8–10 years of practical geology experience in the mining industry.
At least 5 years of production geology experience in a gold mining operation.
Experience with grade control, ore control, geological modelling, and reconciliation.
Experience supervising geological personnel and collaborating with multiple teams.
Proficiency with GIS, database management, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead daily ore control geology activities to ensure safe, efficient ore extraction.
Supervise ore control and grade control programs optimizing resource recovery.
Maintain QA/QC standards for sampling, logging, and database management.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly geological and production reports.
Collaborate with Mine Planning, Geotech, Mine Operations, and Process teams to optimize schedules.
Identify geological risks and opportunities impacting production.