Senior Mine Geologist

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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester

is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester

has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester

employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About The Job

Coeur Rochester, a subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc., is seeking a Senior Mine Geologist for its open pit Rochester Silver-Gold Mine, located northeast of Lovelock, Nevada. Reporting to Superintendent Geology, the Senior Geologist will provide strategic input and decision making for ore control, pit mapping, geometallurgy and geotechnical monitoring program.

This is an 8/6 rotational role with one day overlapping with cross shift.

Responsibilities

- Assume a key role in the Rochester Mine Geology Department, including leading Ore Control programs and supporting Geometallurgical and Geotechnical studies and work programs.

- Monitor and implement ore control systems and mine geology activities.

- Build geologic and ore control resource models to support mining.

- Logging blast holes and daily shovel advances (dig faces) monitoring for geological, alteration and hardness models evaluation.

- Coordinate with Mine Engineering and Operations team on short, medium, and long-range plans.

- Coordinate with laboratories (both internal and external) for necessary test programs to support operational decisions.

- Provide assistance to prepare weekly & monthly geology reports.

- Perform strenuous physical activities such as walking on un-even shot muck and ability to lift 40lb samples.

- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company’s safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

- Bachelors of Science in geology or equivalent earth sciences degree.

- Five years of progressive mining industry experience, with minimum 3 years as a mine geologist at a hard rock, metals mine.

- Strong academic and applied background in structural geology and epithermal Au-Ag systems.

- Proficient with MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

- Proficient with database software - acQuire experience preferred

- Proficient with GIS software – ArcGIS experience preferred.

- Proficient with Geologic Modeling software – Vulcan or Leapfrog experience preferred.

- Ability to collect field data and integrate into 3D interpretation of complex mineralized systems.

- Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills.

- Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature and flexible.

- Ability to work in multiple-task environment and properly assign priorities.

- Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support organization's priorities and preferences.

Additional Information

- Relocation available

- Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)

- 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting

- Flexible schedule

- Bus service from Lovelock, Winnemucca and Fallon

- Travel pay for those outside of bussing service