Senior Resource Geologist (East Tennessee Mines; Middle Tennessee Mines)

Adhere to all MSHA regulatory and company standards  

Must have Safety – First mindset: leading the way to a safe work environment   

Promote and assist in maintaining a positive work culture   

Demonstrate strong leadership qualities   

Construct ore body wireframes and block model resource estimations in 3D modeling software. 

Maintain the stratigraphic, lithologic, and structural mine interpretations ensuring timely updates as new data becomes available. 

Develop close working relationship with Mine Geology and Exploration Geology team to inform exploration drill targeting on short, medium, and long-range time frames. 

Contribute during weekly and monthly mine planning meetings to ensure there is a thorough understanding by all stakeholders of the mineral resources/reserves planning to be mined in the near term. 

Maintain 3D projects to ensure all key stakeholders are using the most up to date geologic information possible. 

Complete monthly and semi-annual resource reconciliations and update all relevant documentation. 

Regularly update the mineral resource inventory documentation for all relevant projects. 

Performs statistical and geostatistical evaluations of drill hole data and resource models. 

Performs grade interpolation utilizing various geostatistical techniques and subsequent validations. 

Routinely prepare and maintain geologic database validations. 

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate geologic data regularly to all relevant stakeholders. 

Investigate deviations from expected mining conditions versus the actual mining conditions to continually improve mineral resource models. 

Complete regular visits underground to verify geologic assumptions and seek continuous improvement of ore body grade reconciliations. 

Works with and provides support to internal and external resource auditors to facilitate mineral resource reviews as needed. 

Support the geology team as required and to the wider MTS Department. 

B. Sc. in Geology with 3-5 years mining/exploration geology experience with at least 2 years of geologic modelling experience. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. 

Good practical understanding of underground mining methods. 

Strong understanding of sedimentary hosted mineral resource deposits. 

Good practical understanding of geostatistical resource estimation methods. 

Experience in 2D/3D modeling software packages: AutoCAD, MinePlan3D, Vulcan, LeapFrog, etc. 

Exposure to a broad range of drilling and exploration techniques 

Advanced to expert level user in 3D mining software: MinePlan3D, Vulcan, LeapFrog, etc. 

Sound background based on experience in the practical application of resource estimation, geologic modelling and geostatistics. 

Strong understanding of core sampling and test hole sampling procedures. 

Advanced comprehension of principles and methods used in complex geological analyses. 

Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty to draw valid conclusions. 

Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience. 

Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive. 

Good time management and prioritization skills. 

Ability to coordinate the delivery of geological processes across the wider technical services group 

Capacity to work within a team environment as well as autonomously. 

Knowledge and experience managing computerized geologic databases (acQuire). 

Experience in ore grade control and short-term mine planning. 

Experience in geologic modelling of MVT or narrow-vein type deposits. 

Experience in managing the mineral resource of multiple mine sites. 

Benefits start on day 1  

Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and retirement plan  

Access to Employee Assistance program   

Employee discounts for local attractions  

Annual company performance bonus (As earned based on company annual bonus program. This is not a guaranteed bonus.)