Geologist

Location: Eveleth, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Geologist in Eveleth, MN.  The Geologist will manage, coordinate and implement all functions related to the geology of the open pit mine including mine planning, ore grading, geological modeling, crude ore sampling, and diamond drilling.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Conduct ore grading including statistical analysis of source data, and the development of ore grading locations which are communicated to Mining Dispatch daily.
• Prepare annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Oversee mining operations pertaining to ore grading and it’s effect on plant metallurgical and production results on scheduled weekends.
• Perform sampling of blast holes when ore quality is in question and perform sampling of shovel loading banks in order to resolve ore processing problems in the plant.
• Complete grading of the blast pattern and reconcile against plans. Input data into GIS and make maps and then input data into WENCO Monitor deviations and report issues to the Section Manager.
• Provide geological advice to mining operations around geological issues that arise affecting the delivery of mine plans.
• Complete monthly geology reconciliation reports.
• Create blast reserve reports
• Maintain daily records of ore quality characteristics and reconcile predicted with measured ore quality characteristics.
• Participate in short and long-range mine planning by providing geological information.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as blast monitoring, mill throughput testing, special rotary sampling programs, selection of Liberation index testing hole samples, and display or souvenir sample collection.
• Maintain up to date dig blocks and mining progress in Wenco.
• Provide geological advice on ore characterization and feedback loop to the plant about ore quality.
• Communicate with corporate on geological and geometallurgical aspects of mine development and improvement projects.
• Build relations with Cliffs technology group on geological and geo-metallurgical aspects of mine development and process control improvement projects.

• Develop, direct, and coordinate diamond drilling programs including preparation of maps and specifications, budgets, communications with Fee Representatives, site inspections, on-site supervision of surveyors, acquisition of supplies, on-site supervision of contracted drilling crews, core classification, photography, submission of samples to laboratory, compilation and proofing of sample analyses, and preparation of final reports. Develop diamond drill plan and manage drilling contractors. Collect diamond drilling samples, clean samples, split samples, do some analysis of samples, send samples to outside lab and input data into systems for updating resource and reserve estimates
• Develop geological and geophysical plan maps based on field mapping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• B.S. in geology, metallurgy, earth sciences, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience at mining/mineral processing facility,
• Schedule requirements – 7a.m.-3:30p.m. Mon-Fri, periodic weekend duty on-call coverage
• Travel requirements – less than 5%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Geology experience within the Iron Ore Mining industry
• Prior experiences working within a unionized environment

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area. 

Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period. 

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000.  An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.