Chief Geologist AK, USA
Overview of Property
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 370 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Greens Creek is pleased to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to provide Health and Welfare, and income protection coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can customize their benefit plans to the level of coverage desired as well as to the needs of their dependents. In addition to the flexible coverage options, the company makes a significant contribution towards the cost of the benefits.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as good education system, year round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather and a strong sense of community. Juneau is also rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
SUMMARY
Supervises the Mine Geology department, overseeing production, underground exploration, and reserves/resource modeling while ensuring that safety, quality, and quantity goals are met through close interaction the operations and technical team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 Plans and formulates geology programs, including underground production and exploration, geologic/metallurgical responses, ore reserves
 Manages daily, weekly and monthly reporting and organizes staff according to needs
 Coordinates activities concerned with geologic development, scheduling, and resolving geology grade and reserve issues
 Evaluates specifications and geologic data releases
 Prepares and controls expenditures annual budgets
 Demonstrates required behavioral skills including productive communication, cooperation, productivity, accuracy, initiative, creativity, and dependability
 Interprets data obtained by drilling to identify mineral deposits
 Determines appropriate modeling and estimation techniques, develops 3D geological models and assists with the production and certification of periodic resource statements.
 Liaises between the exploration, mining and processing teams, ensuring delivery of technical data
 Mentors other team members to upgrade geological interpretation and modeling skills
 Takes actions that optimize short and long term operational performance
 Maintains compliance by having outside consultants review reserve/resource
 Aligns behaviors, decisions and actions with the values, principles and good business practices through a demonstrated commitment to best practice in safety, environmental management and community relations
Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies. Successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills: productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, dependability, self motivation, sense of responsibility, problem solving and conflict resolution.
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance on ladders or platforms; regularly required to talk and hear in person or on radio or telephone. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees may be occasionally be exposed to outdoor work environments and outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; and high places. The noise level in most work environments is usually moderate and occasionally loud. This position may require occasional work on nights or weekends. Daily commute to work site from Juneau by boat and bus required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The position will manage subordinate geologists and non-exempt drilling technicians and/or contractors. Responsibilities include hiring & training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems to generate an empowering work environment
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in geology, geological engineering, or related field with minimum 10 years related experience.
Experience/ Special Skills
Experience with drilling contract management, volume and modeling estimates, drill sampling, interpretation, and geological information required. Experience with Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD, 3-D modeling preferred; CAE (Datamine) experience a plus.
Applications & Resumes
Pay is based on experience and includes a competitive benefits program. Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States.