Underground Mine Geologist (Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624)

South32
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering0Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Safety mindset","Interpersonal skills","Written communication","Verbal communication"]

Support the Hermosa underground mine by collecting, validating, and interpreting geological data to guide mapping, sampling, and material routing. Develop and apply underground geology best practices, provide end-to-end support for underground drilling (from fan design to diamond core logging), and contribute to orebody delineation to optimize stope design. Ensure safety and environmental compliance, uphold QA/QC efforts, and use 3-D software to correlate geological information with existing models.

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Underground Mine Geologist (Patagonia, AZ, US, 85624)

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Job Summary

Support the Hermosa underground mine by collecting, validating, and interpreting geological data to guide mapping, sampling, and material routing. Develop and apply underground geology best practices, provide end-to-end support for underground drilling (from fan design to diamond core logging), and contribute to orebody delineation to optimize stope design. Ensure safety and environmental compliance, uphold QA/QC efforts, and use 3-D software to correlate geological information with existing models.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement best practices for underground geology functions.
  • •Conduct underground mapping, sampling, and material routing to support accurate mining operations.
  • •Provide end-to-end support for underground drilling, including design of drill fans, rig checks, and detailed diamond core logging.
  • •Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing geological models.
  • •Support orebody delineation and provide geological guidance to engineering to optimize stope design.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusPaid LeaveParental LeaveRetirement Match

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field
  • •0 to 3 years of mining experience preferred (not required)
  • •Experience logging diamond drill core preferred
  • •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • •Experience with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and AcQuire preferred
Experience:0Mining
Education:Bachelor's in Geology
Skills:TeamworkSafety mindsetInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office Suite3-D softwareLeapfrogDeswikVulcanAcQuirePXRFDiamond drill core

Company Brief

South32
South32 is a diversified global mining and metals company producing commodities such as aluminium, manganese, zinc, silver, lead, nickel, and metallurgical coal. It operates assets across Australia, Africa, and South America.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Perth, Australia
Founded: 2015
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