Geologist

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Geologist

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for Open Pit and Underground mine geology knowledge, drilling, analytical data compilation, exploration geology data, deposit structural geology knowledge, ore quality knowledge, resource modeling, and resource/reserve preparation and reporting. Developing grade control plans and implementing plans on site during mining campaigns. Assisting with managing mining and core drilling contractors for NYCO.

JOB SCOPE:

• Mine geology, ore grade control and resource modeling for NYCO Minerals mine operations.

• Manage and execute sample collection and preparation programs. Includes in the field sample collection, composition, and initial processing steps: crushing, pulverizing, splitting, and distributing samples to individual labs.

  • Exploration core, blast hole drill cuttings, hand samples, and Sampling System samples. Includes writing/reviewing operating procedures, managing samples in various stages, logging and cutting core, crushing, splitting, pulverizing, magnetic separation and LOI.

  • Supervising exploration drill programs, production drilling, contractors, interns and/or temporary workers

• Survey blast hole drill pattern with sub cm accuracy GPS and import locations into a blast database for shot and sample location and control.

• Maintain a drone-supported reconciliation program which will track recovery factors and mine production and in support of resource and reserve reporting, and the verification of geologic models vs. actual production.

• Maintain an ore quality control program in order to provide consistent, high quality ore to the plant.

• Short term planning and liaison with Mine Supervisor for ore control

  • Mine planning utilizing modeling software

  • Creating surfaces using monthly drone flights and infill/blast hole data

  • Reconciliation ore requirements and plant usage.

  • Short term mine planning – possible multi-mine planning

  • Assist with laying out mine design lines: benches, ramps, permit lines

• Budget Responsibility: Manage travel, project and consultant budgets.

• Management Responsibility: Adhere and improve Imerys Safety systems. Manage consultants and contractors.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consolidate and/or conduct and report mine geology mapping and interpretation projects on a regular basis to support resource modeling, ore control and reconciliation.

• Develop and demonstrate geologic knowledge and skills relative to being the regional expert on the minerals and geology for the deposits within the operations area.

• Support drilling programs at each mine in order to develop data as part of resource modeling and mine planning objectives.

• Understand, compile and evaluate analytical data to be used for block modeling.

• Develop and demonstrate expertise and knowledge required to support the CP for Resource and/or Reserve reporting.

• Assist NYCO sites in the evaluation and development of ore grade information, ore balance data and ore scheduling to support quality and ore requirements.

• Maintain a reconciliation program which will track recovery factors and mine production and in support of resource and reserve reporting, and the verification of geologic models vs. actual production.

• Support evaluation of mineral properties, acquisitions, and mine development options.

• Support permitting, environmental and reclamation activities.

• Support/manage mining contractors for NYCO sites.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and verbal form to all levels of personnel within the organization

• Effective planning and organizing skills

• Action oriented/self starter

• Ability to implement complex programs and projects

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to generate continuous improvement activities

• Strong investigative/academic approach to geology

• Geologic mapping skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

• 2 years of experience working as an Exploration or Mining Geologist.

• Proficient at Excel and Google Suite

ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a mining environment exposed to seasonal climate conditions; dust, noise, and uneven, slippery surfaces.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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