Sr. Resource Geologist

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

The Senior Resource Geologist is responsible for geological modelling, mineral resource estimation, and block modelling, providing support to mine planning and mine operation for First Majestic Mines in the U.S. and Mexico.

** Multiple Openings Available** 

Responsibilities

• Interpret, develop and update geological models using Leapfrog-Geo and Leapfrog-Edge, analyzing relationships between mineralization, lithology, geological structures and alteration characteristics.
• Conduct structural geology and geostatistics studies to improve mineral resources understanding.
• Perform drillholes database evaluation and utilize QAQC protocols to validate data integrity for geological modelling and mineral resource estimation.
• Review, update, and validate short-term and long-term block models with Mine Reconciliation of production vs resources estimates.
• Collaborate with Support to Geology Exploration team in gold deposits, identifying mineral resource extension opportunities, and assisting with drilling programs.
• Prepare and review resource models and data tables for annual/bi-annual long-term mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines.
• Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Science or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 5 years of experience in mineral resource estimation. This experience must include:
  • 3 years of experience in a mining environment, including geological modelling, resource modelling and block modelling, providing support to mine planning.
  • 3 years of experience with 3D Geological modelling software such as Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge.
  • 3 years of experience supporting a Geology Exploration team in gold deposits.
  • 3 years of experience supporting a drilling program.
  • 3 years of experience in structural geology and geostatistics.
  • 3 years of experience in drillhole database evaluation and QAQC protocols.
  • 3 years of experience in mineral resource statements in compliance with international standards and guidelines.
• Requires SEG or AIPG membership or equivalent.

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Location of Employment

Full time, 40 hours per week position at Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC in Elko, NV. Up to 10% travel to Mexico to attend meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.