Senior Resource Geologist (Multiple openings)

American Institute of Professional Geologists; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC in Elko, NV, seeks a Senior Resource Geologist to lead geological modelling, mineral resource estimation, and block modelling to support mine planning and operations in the U.S. and Mexico.

Use Leapfrog-Geo and Leapfrog-Edge to interpret relationships among mineralization, lithology, and structures; perform QAQC on drillhole data and update resource models. Requires a Bachelor's in Geology and 5 years in mineral resource estimation; up to 10% travel to Mexico; full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science or a related field with 5 years of mineral resource estimation experience.
• 3 years in a mining environment with geological modelling, resource modelling and block modelling.
• 3 years supporting a Geology Exploration team in gold deposits.
• 3 years supporting a drilling program and QAQC protocols.
• Experience preparing mineral resource statements in line with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Geological modelling, mineral resource estimation and block modelling to support mine planning and operations.
• Develop and update geological models using Leapfrog-Geo and Leapfrog-Edge.
• Review and validate resource models for annual/bi‑annual resource statements.
• Coordinate with exploration to identify resource extension opportunities and drilling.
• Travel up to 10% to Mexico for meetings.

Skills

Geological modelling

Resource estimation

Block modelling

Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Edge

QAQC protocols

Drillhole data analysis

Structural geology

Geostatistics

Mine planning support

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Edge

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Senior Resource Geologist (Multiple openings)

POSITION DUTIES: Responsible for geological modelling, mineral resource estimation, and block modelling, providing support to mine planning and mine operation for First Majestic Mines in the U.S. and Mexico. Interpret, develop and update geological models using Leapfrog-Geo and Leapfrog-Edge, analyzing relationships between mineralization, lithology, geological structures and alteration characteristics. Conduct structural geology and geostatistics studies to improve mineral resources understanding. Perform drillholes database evaluation and utilize QAQC protocols to validate data integrity for geological modelling and mineral resource estimation. Review, update, and validate short-term and long-term block models with Mine Reconciliation of production vs resources estimates. Collaborate with Support to Geology Exploration team in gold deposits, identifying mineral resource extension opportunities, and assisting with drilling programs. Prepare and review resource models and data tables for annual/bi-annual long-term mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines. Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 5 years of experience in mineral resource estimation. This experience must include:

• - 3 years of experience in a mining environment, including geological modelling, resource modelling and block modelling, providing support to mine planning.
• - 3 years of experience with 3D Geological modelling software such as Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge.
• - 3 years of experience supporting a Geology Exploration team in gold deposits.
• - 3 years of experience supporting a drilling program.
• - 3 years of experience in structural geology and geostatistics.
• - 3 years of experience in drillhole database evaluation and QAQC protocols.
• - 3 years of experience in mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines.
• Requires SEG or AIPG membership or equivalent.
• Experience may be gained concurrently.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, 40 hours per week position at Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC in Elko, NV. Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.