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West Valley City, UT, United States
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Feb 05, 2026
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Job Title: Geologist - Core Logging
Location: Copperton, UT
Duration: Contract, 1 year
Pay range: $23.75-$34.50/hr DOE
Shift: 8 days on 6 days off work schedule. Day shift 6:00am- 4:30pm
Job Responsibilities:
Position is responsible for collecting geological and geotechnical data by logging core and chips collected from drilling operations and updating the applicable geologic models.
This position is also responsible for updating models to represent down-hole surveying and bore hole geophysical studies.
This work is critical and its future expansions in terms of resource knowledge through the optimization of geologic and geotechnical models.
The data collected serves as the baseline for both current and future mine expansions
Take an active role in the safety culture.
Logging core and chips 60%
Advance the geologic knowledge of the resource through logging core and chips collected from drilling operations on a routine basis in a team based work environment.
Collate, interpret and transfer digital geologic data for use in Mine Technical Services planning.
Modeling and reporting 40%
Modify the mine geology model from core logging on a regular basis
Communicate applicable geologic information to Mine Planning and Geotechnical engineers
Assist in yearly geologic map updates
Contribute to special projects; e.g., NARD, rock crusher, sampling, drilling supervision, generation of geologic cross sections, etc.
Develop and maintain appropriate project documentation
Interact with personnel and external consultants for interpretation of geology and geologic information
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field.
Candidates should have 1-3 years of basic geologic work experience including mapping, preferably in a porphyry copper mining application.
MSHA certification preferred
Will take entry level candidates willing to learn
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