Geologist - Ore Control

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Geologist - Ore Control

Job Summary

Job Title: Geologist - Ore Control

Location: Lompoc, CA - relocation is required, assistance is available

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Mine Manger, the Ore Control Geologist is responsible for identifying key stratigraphic units within the largest marine deposit of Diatomaceous Earth in the world, located at our flagship mine in Lompoc, CA. Through this identification and subsequent crude sampling, you will ensure that the ore feed quality meets the Lompoc site processing plants’ specifications.

The Ore Control Geologist must have a firm grasp of basic geologic principles including but not limited to original horizontality, superposition, cross-cutting, and uniformitarianism. The Ore Control Geologist will know how to interpret, amend, edit, or change a geologic map. The Ore Control Geologist utilizes geologic tools such as a rock hammer, Brunton compass, and hand lens to identify site stratigraphy, and larger geologic features such as anticlines, synclines and faults. Additionally, the Ore Control Geologist conducts and records individual strata strike length and associated dip, collects ore samples for physical and chemical analysis, and maintains data bases of the ore sample results.

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Key Tasks And Responsibilities

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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