We are Doe Run - a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Geologist II to use field and software techniques and geostatistical modeling in order to assist in the discovery and development of mineral exploration up to and including the advanced drill/evaluation state. This position is located at our Exploration division in Viburnum, MO.Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO. Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world.As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located athttp://sustainability.doerun.com/.We Offer:
Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay.
Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.
Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Geology or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of geological experience, may consider graduate experience.
AcQuire Database or similar drilling database knowledge preferred.
Vulcan or similar geological modeling experience preferred.
Must maintain valid, current drivers license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient computer skills, specifically spreadsheets and databases, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Proficient knowledge of geological mineralization, economic geology, and geological interpretation.
Proficient in basic geological skills of core logging and data analytics.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Proficient knowledge of writing/creating reports.
Excellent analysis, observation, and decision-making skills.
Basic knowledge of safety, occupational hazards, and environmental compliance.
Responsibilities:
Model geology in assigned project areas using 3D modeling software. Generate exploration targets for surface diamond drilling. Log project area holes.
Lead surface drilling program (rotary and diamond drilling) in the various phases: hole spotting, road and site prep, rotary drilling, diamond drilling, and pipe pulling/reclamation.
Utilize various geological software programs in order to analyze data and write detailed, accurate, concise, and technical field reports in assigned project areas.
Assist with the annual resource calculation process and the audits. Resource map creation followed by auditing resource maps and both the block and pillar resource databases, assembling data for annual resource estimate calculations. Compile data for block resource database reconciliation and assemble final data.
Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
Other duties as assigned.
Environmental Conditions, Physical and Lifting Requirements:
Regularly required to use computer/tablet, occasionally required to use non-powered hand tools and drive a personnel carrier. Rarely uses a phone/radio and uses loading equipment.
Frequently works in an office nvironment. Rarely exposed to wet, humid conditions, and rarely works in outdoor weather conditions. Rarely exposed to loud noise levels. Rarely exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Regularly required to use a repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movement; Frequently required to grasp, sit, and stand; Occasionally required to talk, hear, walk, push, and reach. Rarely required to drive, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance; Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision.
Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.ExperienceRequired
1 year(s): Geological experience, may consider graduate experience.
Preferred
Vulcan or similar geological modeling experience.
AcQuire Database or similar drilling database knowledge.
EducationRequired
Bachelors or better in Geology or related field
Licenses and CertificationsRequired
Personal Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity