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Mine Geologist

Employer
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Location
Wallace, Idaho (US)
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Mar 26, 2021

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US Silver Corporation is seeking a qualified Mine Geologist at our Galena Mine in Wallace, ID.  The position is responsible for safely maintaining full geological oversight of assigned production and development headings; compiling and maintaining daily assay and underground mapping data and proposing exploration targets. 

Required Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geology or related field
  • 2 + years practical geologic experience (underground narrow vein mining preferred)

Responsibilities:

Provide full oversight of assigned production and development headings by:

  • Measuring advance of production and development headings.
  • Maintaining detailed geologic mapping of all assigned work areas including complete geological mapping of every third stope cut and all I-drifts, raises and drift development.
  • Collecting routine face samples and compiling stope closeout reports every third stope cut and all I-drifts, raises and drift development. 
  • Creating projection plan maps for all upcoming production headings and distributing to miners and shift bosses as well as posting on the wall in main office.
  • Optimizing production tons/grades with diligent stope oversight and consistent communication with miners, shift bosses, foreman and Chief Geologist.
  • Other duties as assigned including drillhole planning, occasional core logging, vein coding, mill/mine/model reconciliations.

Required Skills:

  • Ability to assess risk in relation to occupational hazards and apply appropriate precautions and safeguards demonstrating a high level of safety leadership.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience with AutoCad required; Leapfrog, Surpac or similar 3D software a plus.

The Galena Mine utilizes both mechanized and conventional narrow-vein, hard rock mining.  The mine is in the heart of beautiful north Idaho noted for its incredible outdoor recreational opportunities.

US Silver offers competitive wages, a full employee benefit package which includes; medical, dental, life & disability insurance, holidays, vacation, 401(k), and pension.

If you would like to join our team, please reply to this ad with a resume and cover letter.

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