Geologist, Logging; Temporary

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Geologist, Logging (Temporary)

Senior Geologist

No

Full-time temporary

Yerington, Nevada

4-5 months

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

The Position is responsible for primarily core logging, and geotechnical logging, though field activities may also be required.

• Ensuring drill rigs are properly orientated as specified by the drill plan.
• Coordinating with senior geologic management, making decisions on ending drill holes or deepening drill holes based on results and drilling conditions.
• Perform detailed logging of drill core using tablets, recording lithology, alteration, structures, veining, and mineralization.
• As needed, assist geo-technicians recording geotechnical data including RQD, rock hardness, and magnetic susceptibility.
• As needed, geologic field verification of 3D models.
• Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with geological assignments
• Complies with Company’s Safety Awareness program, office and or field safety policies
• Performs other related geological work as required

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Mining or related discipline or the sciences from a four-year accredited college or University or demonstrated equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the geological field.

• Experience logging drill core.
• Experience with porphyry copper and copper skarn deposits.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…