Remote GIS Specialist for Mining & Exploration Mapping
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote GIS Specialist to support mine planning and exploration projects. This fully remote role focuses on managing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data critical to geological interpretation, resource modeling, and development programs.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mining GIS, proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap and Python for automation, and strong data-management skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Earth Sciences, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional GIS experience in mining or mineral exploration.
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite and extensions.
- Experience with geospatial databases (geodatabases).
- Knowledge of data formats and coordinate systems.
- Familiarity with geological mapping concepts.
- Python scripting for GIS automation is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and remote teamwork.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain spatial databases for exploration and mining.
- Create thematic maps, cross-sections, and 3D visualizations.
- Perform spatial analysis to support interpretation and resource estimation.
- Integrate datasets like drilling data, geophysics, and topography.
- Automate GIS workflows and data processing tasks.
- Collaborate with geologists, geostatisticians, and mine planners.
- Ensure data accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Provide training on GIS tools and methods.
- Stay current with GIS tech in mining.
- Prepare documentation for GIS projects and databases.
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Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote GIS Specialist to support mine planning and exploration projects. This fully remote role focuses on managing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data critical to geological interpretation, resource modeling, and development programs.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mining GIS, proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap and Python for automation, and strong data-management skills.
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