JOB TITLE:            Geology Technician                     
DEPARTMENT:     Technical Services
LOCATION:            Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE:          N/A
POSITION REPORTS TO:    Ore Control Geologist
ROTATING SHIFT:     Yes ☐      No ☒ 
EXEMPT ☐      NONEXEMPT ☒          

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:  

• 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.
• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

Required Education, Work Experience & Training:

• 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

Additional Requirements: 

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, including exerting greater than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or greater than 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 greater than 20 pounds of force constantly.