Exploration Geologist

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

The Exploration Geologist is a salaried, exempt position and typically works a four-day workweek on-site. Responsible for the production of mine site, geological mapping, and interpretation. This position will primarily be accountable for RC chip logging, core logging, and photographing chips/core and uploading to cloud-based storage. The position is responsible for generating maps and cross sections in a timely and accurate manner.

This position will assist with the completion of daily, month-end, annual, and other departmental production reports.

• Develop and execute drilling programs to discover, define, and develop the resources within Marigold’s tenement.
• Log RC and core samples and updated the geology models.
• Communicate logging findings, concerns, or potential inconsistencies with the resource modeling team for resolution or investigation.
• Use Leapfrog 3D modeling software to validate logging and check for consistency.
• Assist with pit and outcrop mapping and data analysis for both geological modeling and interpretation and mineral evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in an open-pit mining operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals, crews, departments, and organizational levels.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex or diverse information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Geology or Geologic engineering.
• 0-5 years of experience in open-pit hard rock mining or in an exploration environment preferred. Candidates with more experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using mine modeling software;
  Mine Sight & Leapfrog preferred. GIS and CAD programs are helpful.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.