- Challis, Idaho, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Mid
The Mine Geologist plays a critical operational role by tracking, mapping, and modeling the deposit to ensure the profitable extraction of ore while minimizing waste dilution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily pit tours or underground face evaluations to define ore and waste boundaries
- Map active mine faces, benches, and underground developments to track structural controls, alteration zones, and lithological variations
- Supervise production sampling programs and oversee QA/QC protocols before dispatching samples to the laboratory
- Integrate new structural data, assay results, and core-logging data to routinely update 3D geological and grade-control models using industry software
- Collaborate with the Mine Planning Engineer to cross-reference actual mined grades/tonnages against the predictive model and monthly production forecasts