Geologist

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Mining Team as a Geologist.

Summary

The Geologist is accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance by 

improving the geological and resource information used to evaluate mineral holdings and plan future mining activities. The role combines field investigations, geological analysis, resource evaluation, and property inspections to strengthen our understanding of available reserves and their suitability for current product requirements.

Working with the Mining Engineer and mine management, this position will provide reliable geological information to support mine sequencing, identification of future mining areas, and mine planning.
 

Responsibilities

• Conduct field exploration, drilling, and sampling to evaluate clay deposits, verify reserves, and identify areas requiring additional investigation. 

• Collect, validate, interpret, and maintain geological, drilling, sampling, and survey information. 

• Develop and update geological models and resource estimates to reflect current grading and product specifications. 

• Review historical resource estimates and reconcile them with available drilling, sampling, and survey records. 

• Support surveying activities, including locating and recovering property monuments and assisting with verification of property and mineral boundaries. 

• Establish and maintain a routine property inspection program to identify encroachments, access issues, and missing or disturbed monuments across mineral holdings. 

• Provide geological data and resource information to the Mining Engineer and mine management to support engineering models, mine sequencing, and long-term raw material planning. 

• Conduct Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and support ongoing environmental compliance activities. 

• Maintain records of field investigations, property inspections, resource evaluations, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or equivalent
• Computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle ERP
• Skills to use a map, compass, global positioning system to locate mineral properties and deposits in the field and read topographic maps
• AutoCAD experience working with civil 3D platform
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The Geologist requires one (1) – four (4) years of experience with environmental consulting, mining and/or geology.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time sitting; and less than 1/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time, up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of time; and up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus vision.
• Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting, working near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, exposed to outdoor weather (extreme cold & heat); and less than 1/3 of time, working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), with explosives, working in high, precarious places, risk of radiation and vibration.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.