Mine Geologist
- Employer
- U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
- Location
- Wallace, Idaho (US)
- Salary
- DOE
- Closing date
- Mar 26, 2021
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- Category
- Geology & GeoSciences, Mining Production, Surveying
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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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