The OpportunityThe Senior Resource Geologist is responsible for geological modelling, mineral resource estimation, and block modelling, providing support to mine planning and mine operation for First Majestic Mines in the U.S. and Mexico.
Responsibilities- Interpret, develop and update geological models using Leapfrog-Geo and Leapfrog-Edge, analyzing relationships between mineralization, lithology, geological structures and alteration characteristics.
- Conduct structural geology and geostatistics studies to improve mineral resources understanding.
- Perform drillholes database evaluation and utilize QAQC protocols to validate data integrity for geological modelling and mineral resource estimation.
- Review, update, and validate short-term and long-term block models with Mine Reconciliation of production vs resources estimates.
- Collaborate with Support to Geology Exploration team in gold deposits, identifying mineral resource extension opportunities, and assisting with drilling programs.
- Prepare and review resource models and data tables for annual/bi-annual long-term mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines.
- Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Science or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 5 years of experience in mineral resource estimation. This experience must include:
- 3 years of experience in a mining environment, including geological modelling, resource modelling and block modelling, providing support to mine planning.
- 3 years of experience with 3D Geological modelling software such as Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge.
- 3 years of experience supporting a Geology Exploration team in gold deposits.
- 3 years of experience supporting a drilling program.
- 3 years of experience in structural geology and geostatistics.
- 3 years of experience in drillhole database evaluation and QAQC protocols.
- 3 years of experience in mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines.
- Requires SEG or AIPG membership or equivalent.
Experience may be gained concurrently.
Location of EmploymentFull time, 40 hours per week position at Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC in Elko, NV. Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.