Geologist Senior

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for geological mapping, resource evaluation, drill program management, and subsurface modeling across surface mining operations in the East and South Divisions generally, and Florida, Georgia and South Carolina specifically. Primary responsibilities also include interpreting geological data, estimating aggregate reserves, providing technical analysis, advice, and geological support to mining operations, Division Management, and Geological Services staff.

This position is responsible for geological mapping, resource evaluation, drill program management, and subsurface modeling across surface mining operations in the East and South Divisions generally, and Florida, Georgia and South Carolina specifically. Primary responsibilities also include interpreting geological data, estimating aggregate reserves, providing technical analysis, advice, and geological support to mining operations, Division Management, and Geological Services staff.

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Carlson Geology Software, HxGN Geology CAD, ArcGIS/QGIS, Rock Works or other Spreadsheet/Database software packages.
• Plan, manage, and execute exploratory and developmental drilling programs, core logging, and rock sample collection.
• Gather and utilize geological mapping, drill data, hydrologic information, quality testing results, topography, aerial photography, survey data, sales forecasts, and other geologic data to design 3-D geological and block models.
• Gather, review, analyze, and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighbor concerns, and other site-specific land use information as necessary for the geological evaluation process.
• Calculate, categorize, and document aggregate reserve and resource estimates in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Interpret structural, stratigraphical, and lithological features to evaluate material quality, overburden thickness, and slope stability risk.
• Support short-term and long-term mine plans by identifying geological hazards, rock quality variations, structural discontinuities, and groundwater conditions.
• Assist operations personnel in interpreting deposit quality, optimizing pit faces, complying with permit conditions, laws, regulations, and guidelines, and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resource recovery, minimize waste rock, reduce operating costs, and reduce impacts to neighbors.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, documentations, reports, cross-sections, and geological maps as needed.
• Maintain aerial photos, topographic maps, drill logs, and geological spatial databases on the network server in an up-to-date and current status.
• As directed, may interact with outside consultants and testing laboratories for geological projects.
• Participate in zoning efforts, special projects, and property acquisitions as necessary.
• Customer Service
  - Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long-term relationships.
• Attention to Detail
  - Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Analytical Thinking
  - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Communication
  - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Decision Making
  - Makes informed, effective, and timely decisions by evaluating available information, considering potential outcomes, and choosing the best course of action; analyzes options, weighs risks and benefits, and uses sound judgment to reach decisions that align with organizational goals and values.
• Product Knowledge
  - Understands and can explain succinctly VMC products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits, and limitations.

• BS or MS in Geology

• 5+ years experience, construction aggregate industry preferred
• PG preferred

• Must have the ability, either through formal training or experience, to create geological models, compute stone reserves, and interpret data including geologic testing results, geophysical…