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ASARCO LLC

Chief Geologist

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

The Chief Geologist leads all mine-site geological activities for a high-tonnage open-pit, Cu ... management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Planning, Metallurgy, Geotechnical ...

ASARCO LLC

Geologist II

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

Liaise with and advise Mine Planning, Operations, Processing, and other teams with geologic ... Plan, supervise, and assist in the management of drill programs and Special projects. * Assist with ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Geologist

Superior, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... drilling operations, geotechnical, modeling, and contractor teams. You will be part of a ... Manage daily core inflows including logging, photography, scanning preparation, geotechnical ...

TERRACON

Assistant Geologist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report any safety issues or concerns to management. * Be responsible for maintaining quality ... Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems. * Transport ...

Freeport McMoRan

Senior Geologist

Morenci, AZ

$97K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous ... Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and ...

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

Senior Geologist

Morenci, AZ · On-site

$97K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous ... Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and ...

TERRACON

Geotechnical Assistant Geologist

Tempe, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report any safety issues or concerns to management. * Be responsible for maintaining quality ... Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems. * Transport ...

Freeport McMoRan

Senior Geologist

Morenci, AZ

$97K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous ... site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and ...

Freeport McMoRan

Senior Geologist

Morenci, AZ

$97K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous ... Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and ...

TERRACON

Assistant Geologist

Phoenix, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report any safety issues or concerns to management. * Be responsible for maintaining quality ... Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems. * Transport ...

TERRACON

Geotechnical Assistant Geologist

Phoenix, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report any safety issues or concerns to management. * Be responsible for maintaining quality ... Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems. * Transport ...

Stantec

Senior Mineral Resource Geologist

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position requires an individual with broad exploration and mining operation experience and ... Manage, plan and implement resource exploration and evaluation programs * Assist in developing work ...

Stantec

Senior Mineral Resource Geologist

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position requires an individual with broad exploration and mining operation experience and ... Manage, plan and implement resource exploration and evaluation programs * Assist in developing work ...

Turner Staffing Group

Geotechnician

Wickenburg, AZ · On-site

Rock Core Management: Transporting, cutting, prepping, and logging rock core samples with precision and attention to detail. * Field Operations: Conduct field surveys, collect geological data, and ...

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What is the difference between Manager Operation Geologist vs Geoscientist?

AspectManager Operation GeologistGeoscientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Geoscience, or related field; often requires management experienceBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Geoscience, or related field; focus on research and analysis
Work EnvironmentField operations, project management, team leadershipResearch labs, offices, field studies
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, mining, energy companiesAcademic, research institutions, energy companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Manager Operation Geologist typically oversees field operations, manages teams, and ensures project execution in the energy or mining sectors. In contrast, a Geoscientist focuses on research, data analysis, and geological assessments. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Chief Geologist

ASARCO LLC

Sahuarita, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

ASARCO rating

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 41 rated mining

Job description

The Chief Geologist leads all mine-site geological activities for a high-tonnage open-pit, Cu-porphyry-skarn, processing sulfide ore by flotation. Emphasis is on short-range grade control and ore routing, geometallurgical domaining, resource growth, rigorous data collection/QAQC, and timely geological inputs to mine planning. The role reports to the Technical Services Manager and collaborates closely with the Corporate Technical Team and Corporate Resource Manager. The position operates with minimal supervision, exercises sound professional judgment, and demonstrates visible leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, and cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Planning, Geotechnical, Hydrogeology, and Metallurgy.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise the Mine Geology and Ore Control teams (geologists, technicians, samplers); ensure contemporary training, competency, and an inclusive, high-performance culture
  • Oversee daily geological mapping, sampling, and logging- capturing lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization at appropriate scales for ore control and reconciliation.
  • Own short-range ore control: manage blasthole sampling and assay QAQC (CRMs, blanks, duplicates), blast-movement correction, and generation of clean dig polygons and grade control models; differentiate mill (sulfide) vs. blend vs. waste as required.
  • Integrate pit mapping, drilling, and survey data into the Leapfrog Geo 3-D model (with Seequent Central or equivalent) to maintain current, auditable interpretations for dispatch, short-range, and mid/long-range plans.
  • Collaborate with Mine Engineering (Hexagon MinePlan/MineSight) to deliver reliable geological constraints for short-, mid-, and life-of-mine plans; steward density models and dilution/loss assumptions.
  • Lead grade reconciliation (daily/weekly/monthly): ore control vs. plant vs. resource model (tonnage, grade, metal, spatial); diagnose variances and adjust domaining, parameters, or practices accordingly.
  • Coordinate drill programs-infill, metallurgical, condemnation, and exploration-including design, supervision, sampling, chain-of-custody, laboratory interfaces, and full QAQC adherence.
  • Partner with Metallurgy to define geometallurgical domains controlling throughput, recovery, reagent consumption, and concentrate quality and support blending and Mine-to-Mill strategies.
  • Direct field geology and structural mapping (including UAV/LiDAR); provide structural models and rock-type controls to Geotechnical and Hydrogeology for slope design inputs and pore-pressure management.
  • Develop and evaluate resource expansion opportunities; plan and interpret RC/diamond drilling; advance concepts efficiently from target to decision.
  • Maintain a single-source-of-truth geoscience database (e.g., acQuire or equivalent); enforce data governance, coding standards, and version control; automate dashboards and reporting (GIS/Power BI).
  • Ensure all technical records, block models, and geological disclosures are SEC S-K 1300 compliant and aligned with international best practice standards, and contribute to QP-level documentation for Technical Reports.
  • Provide timely geological input to waste characterization, permitting, and environmental management.
  • Manage contractors and budgets (drilling, labs, consultants); track cost, quality, schedule, and HSE performance.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance; lead field risk assessments, task observations, and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare technical memos, presentations, and training materials; clearly translate geologic complexity into actionable guidance for operations.
  • Other duties as assigned that advance orebody knowledge, safe production, and value generation.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required; M.S. in Economic Geology preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years in open-pit mine geology for copper operations (grade control, modeling, reconciliation); 10+ years and prior team leadership preferred.
  • Deep understanding of porphyry-skarn copper systems, including hypogene/supergene processes, oxide-transition-sulfide behavior, and geometallurgical implications for flotation.
  • Proficiency in Leapfrog Geo and geological modeling best practices; experience integrating mapping and drill data; competency with acQuire, Hexagon MinePlan/MineSight or similar, and ArcGIS/QGIS; familiarity with analytics/visualization.
  • Demonstrated success in QAQC program design and execution, resource classification, and compliance reporting standards.
  • Proven leadership, team development, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Planning, Metallurgy, Geotechnical, and Hydrogeology.
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills; ability to prioritize, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver to deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license; ability to work safely in pit conditions and lead by example in the field.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).

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