Geologist I

We are Doe Run - a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.

The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Geologist I to apply geological knowledge and follow standard procedures to log core, complete data entry and review, and basic geological modeling. This position is located at Exploration in Viburnum, MO.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the worlds largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.

Competitive base pay plus bonus eligible.

Benefits start day 1, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.

Career growth opportunity, plus training and education assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and log into database surface and underground diamond drill core. This includes measuring core recovery, determining rock quality designation (RQD), logging lithology and mineralization, taking lab samples, and entering all data into our database. Issuing pay classes to all holes logged, posting holes to associated maps, and compositing legends.
• Utilizing the AcQuire GIM suite to import, export, validate and correct data to be used for many different assets across the company for a variety of groups including exploration, mine geologists, tech services, and mine planning. Administer database by debugging, making updates, and creating new objects within AcQuire.
• Complete data clean up/data verification of historic drill holes. Verify that data from paper logs is correct on maps and in assigned project areas. Calculate geological resources in assigned project areas.
• Assist with the annual resource calculation process and the audits. Resource map creation followed by auditing resource maps and both the block and pillar resource databases, assembling data for annual resource estimate calculations. Compile data for block resource database reconciliation and assemble final data.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or a related field.
• AcQuire Database or similar drilling database knowledge preferred.
• Vulcan or similar geological modeling experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, specifically spreadsheets and databases, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of geological mineralization, economic geology, and geological interpretation preferred.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent observation and decision-making skills.
• Basic knowledge of safety, occupational hazards, and environmental compliance.

Environmental Conditions, Physical Requirements, and Lifting Requirements:

• Regularly required to use computer/tablet. Occasionally required to use non-powered hand tools and drive a personnel carrier. Rarely uses a phone/radio and uses loading equipment.
• Frequently works in an office environment. Rarely exposed to wet, humid conditions, and rarely works in outdoor weather conditions. Rarely exposed to loud noise levels. Rarely exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly required to use repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movement; Frequently required to grasp, sit, and stand; Occasionally required to talk, hear, walk, push, and reach. Rarely required to drive, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance; Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.