Senior Mine Geologist (East Tennessee Mines; Strawberry Plains, TN)

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company’s global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar’s operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide.

POSITION PROFILE

Position: Senior Mine Geologist

Location: Strawberry Plains, TN

• REPORTING STRUCTURE
  
  
  

Reports to: Chief Geologist

Supervises: Mine Geologist/Project Geologists/Geology Technicians

• THE ROLE
  
  
  

The purpose of this role is to provide technical leadership and implement underground and surface production geology activities on the mining leases under the control of Nyrstar Tennessee Mines.

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  
  
  

Safety, Health, Environment and Community

• Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times
• Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals in support of the department, site and company standards
• Demonstrates leadership in SHEC through personal behaviors and conversations, and ensuring that the Geology team report all SHEC incidents and participate in SHEC initiatives
• Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel, including yourself, at Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
  
  
  

Operations

• Lead and manage underground geological mapping, sampling, ore body interpretation, and data analysis for grade control modeling overseeing ore production & mined ore reconciliation.
• 3D-Ore interpretation - stope and development mapping, cross sections and level plan interpretations in Leapfrog.
• Structural interpretations and management of the underground geologic mapping database through Leapfrog.
• Grade control activities – face and muck pile grading.
• Review and manage all stope definition drill programs in conjunction with the Mine and Exploration Geologists.
• Perform periodic audits of geology mapping, database completion, and continually improve the data capture and entry process.
• Compilation and reconciliation of mineral resource inventory monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Supervision and support of Mine Geologist, Project Geologists, Geology Technicians.
• Monthly mine geology reporting on volumes, ore/waste advancement in conjunction with survey and engineering team.
• Planning sessions and support with Mine Managers and Short-Term Planners to support 7 21- and 3-month rolling forecast scheduling.
• Conducts monthly Grade Control audits and oversight of mine Dilution Tracking.
• Oversees XRF analysis of muck, stockpile sampling, volume tracking.
  
  
  

People and Organization

• Liaise with infill drilling operations and mine operation in general
• Support the Geology Team as required and to the wider MTS Department
• Provide technical, personal support and supervision to trainee/graduate Geologists and Mine Geologists
• Support for and adherence to the Nyrstar Values and Behavior expectations
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. in Geology
• Minimum 5 years production/exploration geology experience in mining role
• Exposure and experience with underground grade control.
• Exposure to a broad range of drilling techniques
• Exposure and experience in geostatistical resource estimation techniques and block modelling and QAQC of drilling Data.
• Experience with 3-D modelling Software preferably Minesight, Vulcan, Leapfrog, etc.
• Good practical understanding of underground mining methods
• Prior supervisory experience
• Hydrogeology experience will be advantageous.
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to contribute and work effectively in a group as a team leader
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to coordinate the delivery of Geological processes
• Results driven achiever with exemplary planning and organization skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Sound methods and approaches to persuade, convince or influence others
• Strong project management abilities
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive
• Ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best by empowering individuals and teams and by communicating a clear vision and purpose
• Ability to research and develop new ideas
• High level of initiative, resourcefulness and personal organization
  
  
  

Department: Internal & External

This is a full time position