Senior Resource Geologist: Master Mineral Resource Modeling

SOUTH32 Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks paid time off

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. in Arizona seeks a Principal Resource Geologist to lead Mineral Resource modelling for the Hermosa Project, ensuring high-quality interpretations and reporting.

Base location is the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, AZ, collaborating with exploration, mine planning, geotechnical, metallurgical and operations teams. You will define mineral inventory, support business decisions with resource evaluation, and develop exploration work programs while maintaining

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Geology (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years geology experience including experience in resource geology as well as exploration and mine geology.
• Experience acting as a Mineral Resource Competent Person (or equivalent).
• An advanced understanding of the principles of exploration and mine geology.
• Knowledge of sampling theory, sampling, and drilling techniques.
• An advanced understanding of exploratory data analysis, geostatistics, resource modelling and estimation.
• Strong understanding of the JORC code.
• An understanding of mineral economics, discounted cash flow analysis including the modelling of uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Defines the mineral inventory and resource base for our operations and ensures internal and external reporting requirements are met
• Assists with the development of exploration work programs
• Provides geoscientific expertise to the operations and other functions as required by the business
• Undertakes the timely reporting and declaration of Mineral Resources

Skills

Geology

Resource modelling

Geostatistics

Data analysis

Mining operations

Communication

Reporting

Education

B.Sc. in Geology

Tools

Geostatistical software

Resource modelling tools

Job description

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. in Arizona seeks a Principal Resource Geologist to lead Mineral Resource modelling for the Hermosa Project, ensuring high-quality interpretations and reporting.

Base location is the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, AZ, collaborating with exploration, mine planning, geotechnical, metallurgical and operations teams. You will define mineral inventory, support business decisions with resource evaluation, and develop exploration work programs while maintaining