What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geology Technician position at KGHM?
JOB TITLE: Geology Technician
DEPARTMENT: Technical Services
LOCATION: Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV
POSITION REPORTS TO: Ore Control Geologist
ROTATING SHIFT: Yes No
EXEMPT NONEXEMPT
Robinson Nevada Mining Company operates the Robinson Copper Mine near Ruth, Nevada just outside Ely, Nevada. Ely (Central) Nevada is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and RNMC is a great place to work. Zero Harm for our employees, Community and Environment is our highest priority.
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Primary responsibilities will include collection and lab submittal of all drilled blast hole samples on a daily basis. Maintain tracking spreadsheets for samples and assays. Organize and store all drill samples. Minor testing and documentation with core and pulp samples. Assist Mine Geologists with their day to day tasks and data entry as needed.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
- Applicant must be able to work safely.
- Candidate’s responsibility will be to submit and maintain all paperwork associated with sample submittals as well as file all completed geology blast maps.
- Assist geologists with field work such as digging drill cones, staking, and performing spotter duties for high wall mapping.
- Data entry into spreadsheets for drill samples and assay data.
- Collecting all pulp samples from the lab, sift into chip trays, and organize in storage.
- Perform testing on core and pulp samples and enter data into spreadsheets.
- Collect core from drill rigs during drill programs.
- Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
- Any previous geology or survey experience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Minor computer skills are needed. Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs (Word and Excel), MinePlan, and AutoCAD (preferred).
- Ability to organize paperwork and large amounts of samples.
- Must be able to work well with others and be able to interact with several different departments on the mine site.
- Candidate must be able to work well as part of a team and alone with minimal supervision.
- Ability to proficiently and safely operate light vehicles and construction equipment (4-wheel-drive preferred, 1-ton flatbed truck, backhoe, and or forklift).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- N/A
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Very Heavy: Exerting greater than 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or greater than 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or greater than 20 lbs. of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Heavy Work.
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please Note: This is a position that the company has determined could adversely affect the safety of others. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, which includes marijuana.
To apply visit: Robinson Nevada Mining Company Jobs or https://kghm.com/en/careers > Find a Job > Robinson Mine Jobs.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without Regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
