Senior Production Geologist

Senior Production Geologist

As our Senior Production Geologist, you will supervise the production geology team while facilitating geological communication between engineering, operations and geology groups such that the appropriate plans are developed and executed to keep our production going and our profitability up. You'll start every day at the mine site organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives.

Your average workday consists of coordinating the efforts of Production Geology to ensure the short range mine plan is being properly implemented, and consistent and accurate direction is being given to the underground operations. To thrive in this role, you will provide supervision and mentoring of a group of geologists to support the mining effort safely and successfully. We're on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 515 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here's what you can expect in this role:

• Training first. Every hire is provided with MSHA training in the first 4 days of the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
• You will be the primary point of contact for all matters related to production geology.
• You will manage personnel matters relating to the eight-person Production Geology team, including scheduling and performance evaluations.
• You will make safety of your team the highest priority by personally observing safety procedures, and will ensure the staff is properly trained in all applicable SOP/SWP's and will provide additional support through "toolbox" safety meetings and regular safety interactions.
• You will maintain an expert level understanding of the geology of all active and upcoming mining areas.
• You will review and provide geologic feedback and approval of engineering plans.
• Provide stope and pre-production drilling suggestions and designs as necessary.
• Work alongside Resource Modeling team to ensure accurate production data is transferred for modeling updates.
• You will ensure face sampling is standardized and is of sufficient quality and quantity to provide an accurate predictor of the tenor of both ore and waste.
• Relocate to Juneau and work on a remote island. You will take a boat commute to work every day. Every department is slightly different, but this role in the Geology department works 4 days on followed by 3 days off for 11 hours each day.

We have a three-part interview process. You must complete the self-assessment that will be sent to you via e-mail after you have completed your application. Then, if you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Finally, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are fit for you, and you are a fit for us.

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

A senior level geologist role within the mine technical services team, the Senior Production Geologist reports directly to the Chief Geologist. The role includes
1) supervision of the production geology staff,
2) facilitating geological communication between engineering, operations and geology groups such that the appropriate plans are developed and executed
3) maintaining an expert level understanding of the geology of all active and upcoming mining areas
4) review and provide geologic feedback and approval of engineering plans
5) production of monthly reports including reconciliations,
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