Geologist jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Geologist

Location: Johns Creek, GA

Job Description:

In this role as a Geologist, you will be responsible for mine geology, exploration geology, deposit structural geology, ore geology, mine operations support, resource modeling, and resource/reserve modeling and preparation and reporting—part of the North America Mining & Resource Planning Team.

• Initiate, conduct, and report mine geology mapping and interpretation projects regularly to support resource modeling, ore control, and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relative to being the regional expert on the minerals and geology within the division.
• Plan, manage and report drill programs to support mining, mine planning and exploration objectives.
• Develop and demonstrate expertise and knowledge required as CP for Resource and/or Reserve reporting.
• Develop, update and maintain resource models for each of the Resource locations.
• Assist locations in the evaluation and development of ore grade control methods to support quality requirements and balance planned ore supply.
• Maintain reconciliation program to document recovery factors in support of resource and reserve reporting, and verification of geologic models.
• Support evaluation of mineral properties, acquisitions, and mine development options.
• Support permitting, environmental and reclamation activities.
• Manage claim and lease requirements as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• BS degree - preferably in geology, mining engineering, or geological engineering
• Minimum of 5 years supporting a mining operation
• Experience working with industrial minerals is a plus
• CP certification is a plus
• Operations experience a plus
• Able to travel in the US & Mexico (25%). Increase travel during drilling campaigns

Environment:

• Field work required, ability to work in a hot environment or underground in a cool dark environment
• Able to work in an office environment
• Able to lift 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

IMERYS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMERYS is the Global Leader in Mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. IMERYS transforms a unique range of minerals to deliver essential functions to its customers’ products and manufacturing processes.