Sr. Resource Geologist
Asarco
Tucson, AZ, 85711
Full-time
POSITION : Senior Resource Geologist
Reporting to the Resource Manager, Americas Mining Corporation’s (AMC) is looking for a Senior Resource Geologist to perform resource calculations for its open pit copper operations in Mexico.
The position is based in Sahuarita, AZ, with frequent travel to Mexico.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform audits to assure quality of geologic databases.
- Guide projects in best practices (SME / CIM) for collection and storage of geologic data.
- Create reliable geologic models relevant to mining and processing needs.
- Work with production geologists at the operations to ensure geologic modeling is accurate to mapping.
- Perform model reconciliations to ore control and mill reports.
- Perform geostatistical evaluations of data in support of geologic domaining, capping, search neighborhoods and variography.
A thorough understanding of variography and its applications are required.
- Complete model validation work according to industry standards.
- Complete technical summary documentation (S-K 1300) for each resource calculation.
- Make recommendations for additional definition or exploration drilling.
- Mentor and train production geologist in modeling techniques.
- Work as directed.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and CAPABILITIES :
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geoscience.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English.
- Ten (10) years of industry experience, including five (5) years of resource modeling in porphyry copper deposits.
- Geostatistical coursework beyond bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent knowledge of Leapfrog Geo and EDGE modeling software.
- Working knowledge of Hexagon, Surpac, Datamine or other Mine Planning / Modeling software.
- Management of computerized databases.
- Professional registration (CPG or PG preferred).
- Ability to interact with the company’s geologic team to meet company goals and to build an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.
30+ days ago