Geologist II

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

- Under general supervision, provides technical advice and guidance in geological exploration, testing, and analysis at assigned site.
- Collects, reviews, interprets, and processes geological samples and data according to procedures. Reports geological exploration issues and makes recommendations to Senior Geologists for correction.
- Prepares and updates maps of deposits and other records of mineral resources.

Minimum Requirements:

- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's in Geology or closely related area.
- Three (3) years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex geological analyses.
- Good mineral identification and estimation skills.
- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to collaborate with other geologists and representatives of associated departments in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Masters degree in Geology with an emphasis on economic geology, mineralogy, or ore-forming processes.
- Knowledge and experience with porphyry copper deposits and a demonstrated understanding of supergene processes
- Geotechnical, hydrometallurgical, or open-pit operations experience
- Knowledge of computer resource modeling including geostatistical analysis
- Experience with management of computer databases and GIS systems

Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills):

- Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
- Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

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Job Number
5452