Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC is currently looking for a Superintendent of Geological Services for their North Rim Skarn (NRS) team located in Salt Lake City, Utah. NRS is in essence the underground expansion project for Kennecott Utah Copper, one of the largest and oldest copper mines in the world, and a flagship mine for Rio Tinto.  NRS will involve the construction of a decline, the refurbishing of a shaft, underground drilling, and other high risk activities.  Most of the work will be contracted out and therefore the role will involve providing support in engaging contractors, influencing them, and managing them to achieve outstanding results.  NRS is one of several projects managed by Kennecott Utah Copper. Geological modeling 30%

• With input from other geology staff, sole detailed analysis of different geological parameters to be plotted on sections in order to make a further 3D interpretation of the geology and evolution of the deposit and mineralization. 
• This will be accomplished by using current data and sampling to develop the underground workings and from there launch further exploration from underground to obtain detailed geological logging to understand the geology and gain ore body knowledge key to the design of the tunnel/shafts to build the mine.

Exploration 30%

• Leadership in carrying out deposit-scale exploration on the skarn from underground access to define the deposit and resulting mine plan. 
• Will develop the plot mapping for drilling and review results with the team and project leadership. 

Geotechnical: 30%

• Assist in development and maintenance of the Ground Control Management (GCMP) plan for NRS construction and operational activities.
• Manage, design and implementation of a geotechnical data collection program to ensure that sufficient data is collected for the PFS study. 
• Manage technical analysis related to underground support, constructability, excavation, design, & sequencing.

Special Project Generation and Oversight  10%

• Manage with project director, study manager and other members of the KUC geological team as well as generate special projects designed to evaluate mineral zoning, timing and genetic relationships of alteration and mineralization, metallurgical modeling to increase ore body knowledge and improve interpretation of the geology. 
• Leadership responsibility to ensure projects are seen through to completion on time.

 Other geologic duties performed as needed. 

 

College/University Education:

• BS or MS degree in Geology or a closely related field required. 
• Minimum of ten years experience in skarn deposits with knowledge of skarn/porphyry deposits.

Other Qualifications:

• Background in cross sectional interpretation and 3-D modeling.
• Proficiency in MineSight and acQuire with experience in Vulcan is preferred.
• Practical knowledge in mineral resource assessment and modeling. 

Providing approximately 15% of the domestic copper demand, Kennecott Utah Copper (KUC, LLC) is the second largest copper producer in the United States with 2007 revenues of $US 3.5 billion and net earnings of $US 1.8 billion. KUC, LLC operates the largest open pit copper mine in the world in addition to a concentrator, smelter, refinery, and tailings impoundment. KUC, LLC is committed to ensuring safety and sustainable development. All KUC, LLC operations (employing approximately 1,700 people) are located in the Salt Lake City area. We work as closely as possible with our host countries and communities, respecting their laws and customs and ensuring a fair share of benefits and opportunities. We believe that our contribution to sustainable development is not just the right thing to do; we also understand that it results in benefits in reputation and operations that result in greater access to land, human, and financial resources. Kennecott offers competitive compensation as well as excellent benefits, multiple and varied opportunities for growth and advancement, and the opportunity to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects with one of the most progressive and forward-thinking companies in the industry. A competitive compensation and generous benefits package including retirement and 401(k) plans will be offered to the preferred candidate. Physical, drug screen, reference, education and background checks will be conducted.  Position Open Until FilledEqual Opportunity EmployerRio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.  Please visit www.uscis.gov for more information.