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Mine Geologist

Employer
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Location
Wallace, Idaho (US)
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Jun 21, 2022

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US Silver – Idaho Corporation is seeking an underground Mine Geologist at the Galena Mine in Wallace, ID with an anticipated hiring date in January 2022.

Required Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geology or related field
  • 2 + years practical geologic experience (mining-related 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 geologic mapping of every third production 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, modeling, 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.
  • Ability to make educated geologic decisions on the fly.
  • Experience with AutoCad, Leapfrog, Surpac or similar 3D software a plus.

The Galena Mine utilizes both mechanized and conventional narrow-vein mining methods.  The mine currently employs ~250 people and has produced over 235 million ounces of silver in the last 70 years of production.  It’s located in the heart of beautiful north Idaho, noted for its incredible outdoor recreational opportunities.

US Silver offers competitive wages and a full employee benefit package including medical, dental, life & disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, company-matched 401(k), and pension.

Please reply to this ad with a resume and cover letter.

 

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