What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Geologist position at GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC?
Description
Who We Are
Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.
Where We Are
Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.
Mojave is known as the city of “Golden Crossroads” because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.
Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more!
Enjoy theme parks? Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.
Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.
Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.
Who You Are
You are an experienced Chief Geologist with a strong background in metalliferous open-pit mining, bringing over 10 years of expertise in production geology and grade control. You have a proven track record of successfully managing small teams of geological assistants and samplers while ensuring full compliance with MSHA and other safety regulations. With a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant geological field, you are highly proficient in MineSight, Surpac, and Leapfrog, with at least five years of hands-on experience using these programs. You excel in presenting complex geological data in a clear and concise manner and are known for your excellent verbal and written communication skills. As a safety-conscious professional, you understand the importance of adhering to safety standards in a safety-sensitive role.
This is a safety sensitive position. As the Chief Geologist you report to Manager – Mining.
What You Do
- Supervise the Production Geology team at Golden Queen.
- Efficiently mine ore while minimizing dilution to meet the company's budget expectations.
- Track the delivery of ore grade from the open pit to the primary crusher or ore stockpiles.
- Provide oversight and guidance on stockpile blending requirements, ensuring progress is monitored.
- Implement efficient sampling procedures at the face and drill rigs, coordinate the delivery of samples to the laboratory, and manage the receipt of sampling results.
- Mark ore on the working faces to ensure accurate grade control.
- Model ore and create geological and grade control plans and sections using mining software such as MineSight or Surpac.
- Supervise a team that includes geologists, grade control technicians, and samplers.
- Collaborate with mine planning engineers, surveyors, mine operations management, foremen, and process engineers.
- Develop and maintain reporting procedures for all aspects of mine grade and dilution.
- Provide regular updates to management, including daily reports on ore tonnages and grades.
- Work closely with Mine Operations to achieve shared goals.
- Review reconciliation reports, sampling procedures, and audit results to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Establish, refine, and implement best practices for the production geology team, conducting regular improvement reviews to optimize operations and precision.
- Demonstrate a successful track record of developing team members and enhancing their skills and capabilities.
- Participate in model reviews and assist with the development of technical reports.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of royalties and claims maintenance.
- Promote a safe working environment for all geological staff, ensuring full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- At least 10 years of experience in metalliferous open-pit mining, with a background as a Chief Geologist or Senior Geologist.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with substantial geological content.
- Strong proficiency in MineSight, Surpac, and Leapfrog, with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in one or both programs.
- Proven track record of safely managing small teams of production staff.
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- High school diploma or GED.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:
- 401K with Company Matching
- PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accruals
Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:
The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.
Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.
Salary : $123,000 - $162,725
