Underground Mine Geologist: Orebody Insight & Design

SOUTH32 Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks paid time off

12 weeks parental leave

Job summary

The Underground Mine Geologist position at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona, supports the collection, validation, and interpretation of high-quality geological data to inform orebody delineation and stope design. You’ll develop best practices for underground geology and assist with mapping, sampling, and route optimization.

Based on site, you’ll drive safe practices, contribute to QA/QC initiatives, and collaborate with Engineering and Technical Services, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 0 to 3 years of mining experience preferred.
• Experience with logging diamond drill core preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan and AcQuire software preferred.
• Excellent safety record and teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices for underground geology functions.
• Conduct underground mapping, sampling and material routing.
• Support underground drilling activities from design through core logging.
• Contribute to orebody delineation to inform stope design.
• Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate with models.
• Ensure safe practices aligned with South32 Hermosa standards.
• Attend operational meetings to integrate geology with mining cycles.
• Train Geologists and support QA/QC initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Leapfrog

Deswik

Vulcan

AcQuire

Diamond drill logging

Job description

The Underground Mine Geologist position at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, Arizona, supports the collection, validation, and interpretation of high-quality geological data to inform orebody delineation and stope design. You’ll develop best practices for underground geology and assist with mapping, sampling, and route optimization.

Based on site, you’ll drive safe practices, contribute to QA/QC initiatives, and collaborate with Engineering and Technical Services, while mentoring junior