What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resources Geologist position at Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit?
Role Title
Resources Geologist
Reports To
Chief Geologist
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Location:
Helvetia, Az
About Hudbay
Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.
Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.
The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Mission
To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Purpose Of Role
Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the Resources Geologist will supervise exploration drilling and hourly staff. Position is responsible for field mapping, core logging, geological modeling, and ore control.
Role Accountabilities
Other Requirements
Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.
Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.
Why Hudbay?
Resources Geologist
Reports To
Chief Geologist
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Location:
Helvetia, Az
About Hudbay
Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.
Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.
The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Mission
To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
Purpose Of Role
Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the Resources Geologist will supervise exploration drilling and hourly staff. Position is responsible for field mapping, core logging, geological modeling, and ore control.
Role Accountabilities
- Complies with Company’s Safety Awareness program, office and or field safety policies
- Long term Resource and Reserve Block Model construction based on Drilling information. Model Configuration: Basic Statistical analysis, Capping, Variography, Interpolation set up (Ordinary Kriging, Nearest Neighbor, Dilution control and Dispersion variance. Resources Classification, Tonnage and Grade report.
- 3D Geological modeling. Lithological, Alteration and Mineralization wireframes. Structural (fault and main structures).
- QAQC analysis to ensure quality of the drilling information to be used for models. Samples insertion and validation. Duplicates, Blank and Standards charts preparation and review.
- Database management and administration supervision. Data input and output configuration.
- Geotechnical models. Hardness. Load Point test and UCS.
- Geometallurgical models. Hardness and mineralogical. Linear or nonlinear correlation, Machine learning or any advanced technique to predict models.
- Infill Drilling plans. Design plans to drill in uncertainty zones in the Block model to confirm potential ore.
- Exploration Drilling plans. Design plans to drill in ore potential zones in the Deposit to extend the Life of Mine.
- Medium Term Block Model. Based on Diamond Drilling and Blast holes.
- Short Term Block Model. Based on Blast holes.
- Ore Stockpiles models configuration and update.
- Long, Short Term Resource Block model and Process Plant reconciliation.
- Support in drilling monitoring and logging.
- Support in surface mapping.
- Participate in budget programs.
- Due diligence participation.
- Develop understanding of industry codes and standards.
- Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, mining or related discipline or the sciences from a four-year accredited college or University or demonstrated equivalent.
- Experience: Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in the geological field.
- Robust knowledge of Geostatistics. Master’s degree in Geostatistics or Economic Geology will be a plus
- Advanced level in mining software: Mineplan, Datamine, Micromine, Leapfrog.
- Intermediate skills in Database software: Acquire, Datashed.
- Background in open-pit and hard rock mine-planning.
Other Requirements
Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.
Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.
Why Hudbay?
- At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
- We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
- Annual performance bonuses
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
- Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.