Underground Ore Control Geologist: Mapping & Drilling

Northern NV Jobs; Golconda (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold Corp in Nevada is seeking an Ore Control Geologist to manage underground ore control and mapping, assist with drilling programs, and log RC and core samples at Granite Creek Mine. You will perform underground mapping, sampling, data entry in Acquire, and support drilling activities, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery of data to the geologic model.

Bachelor of Science in Geology and 1–3 years mining experience preferred; strong teamwork, communication, and computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology required.
• Strong safety record and ability to work underground.
• 1–3 years mining industry experience.
• Experience logging diamond drill core and RC chips.
• Proficient with geology software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Daily underground mapping of advanced headings
• Perform underground channel sampling and material type routing.
• Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab.
• Production data entry in Acquire.
• Update digital data in mapping medium for use in geologic and estimation model.
• Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections.
• Geologic and geotechnical data collection from drill core and RC chips.
• Attends and participates in daily/weekly safety meetings.
• Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging and QAQC and other data collected during drilling.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Independence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Acquire

Job description

i-80 Gold Corp in Nevada is seeking an Ore Control Geologist to manage underground ore control and mapping, assist with drilling programs, and log RC and core samples at Granite Creek Mine. You will perform underground mapping, sampling, data entry in Acquire, and support drilling activities, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery of data to the geologic model.

Bachelor of Science in Geology and 1–3 years mining experience preferred; strong teamwork, communication, and computer