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McEwen Mining' Gold Bar Mine is located 35 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada. The Gold Bar Mine consists of an open pit mining operation, delivering ore to a crushed heap leach with solution being processed through an ADR Plant and Refinery. Eureka is a small ranching and mining community located 4 hours east of Reno, NV, 120 miles southwest of Elko, NV and 75 east of Ely, NV. The school system is one of the best in NV. If you can live in a smaller community, this could be the role for you.
Job Description:
Job Title: Temporary Core Logger
Location: Eureka, Nevada
Duration: Temporary (Project-Based)
Department: Mine and Technical Services
Temporary position with potential for extension based on project needs
Position Summary:
We are seeking detail-oriented and safety-conscious Temporary Core Loggers to support our geology team. This role involves logging RC Chips and core from current drilling programs and relogging historic core from archived drill holes. The successful candidates will work closely with geologists to ensure accurate, consistent, and high-quality geological data collection and entry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Log geological RC/core from active drill programs, including lithology, alteration, mineralization, structure, and geotechnical features.
- Re-log historic RC/core to standardize and update legacy data to current logging protocols.
- Capture high-resolution core photographs and maintain organized core trays and storage.
- Enter data accurately into digital logging systems (e.g., Excel, acQuire, or other geological databases).
- Assist with core sampling, labeling, and preparation for assay submission.
- Assist with drill visits when needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe core logging area, adhering to all site safety protocols.
- Communicate effectively with geologists and other team members to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Identify and report any discrepancies or issues in historic core or data records.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or similar field preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in identifying rock types, alterations and minerals in RC chips and core technical.
- Previous experience in RC/core logging or geological fieldwork preferred.
- Knowledge of geological terminology and rock identification.
- Familiarity with RC/core logging software and data entry tools is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically able to handle and move core boxes and work in a core facility.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in remote field locations if required.
Discretionary work (non-core):
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and raise health and safety awareness.
- Use skills, knowledge, and experience in the field to contribute towards continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level
- Carry out other non-core duties as requested by Supervisor, commensurate with skills, knowledge, and appropriate level of work complexity.
Working Conditions:
- Work 10-12-hour shift days/nights/weekends/holidays (may need to fill in for vacations)
- Climbing ladders/stairs, long periods of standing, walking over uneven ground
- Moderate to Heavy repetitive lifting to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive motion - bending, stooping, kneeling
- PPE required, respirator must be worn to perform specific tasks
- Exposure to noise and dust
- Prolonged exposure to weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, dusty)
- Core logging will be conducted on an active mine site, in a core shack or warehouse environment.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Able to effectively manage multiple / changing priorities
- Ability to work within a team
- Flexibility to adapt to change
- Work effectively and respond quickly under pressure situations
Benefits/Culture:
Here at McEwen Mining Inc. our employees are what keep our business going. Part of how we keep our employees going is by offering some of the best benefits in the industry. Some of them are outlined below:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- PTO
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