Martin Marietta

The Mine Geologist is responsible for field mapping at multiple underground room and pillar limestone mines, supervising ground control practices at multiple sites, assisting mine ventilation practices, and providing geotechnical expertise to our production management team to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees.. These duties include field mapping, borescoping and stratigraphically logging holes in the ceiling of the mine, Lidar survey analysis, assisting with PLS mine surveys, assisting with mine ventilation initiatives, mine map updates, assisting in ground support installations including project management duties, participation in safety initiatives, as well as any other ground control techniques and methods needed to ensure overall adherence to corporate underground mine standards.. Regularly perform borehole drilling in the mine roof, borescoping and stratigraphic logging, and geologic field mapping as the primary methods of underground geologic due diligence.. Required to utilize/ learn AutoCAD software for mine mapping and to utilize PLS survey data as part of geologic analysis.. Lidar, Remote sensing, GPR, downhole logging, or experience with geophysical techniques and hydrology is a plus.

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Description Description: The Mine Geologist is responsible for field mapping at multiple underground room and pillar limestone mines, supervising ground control practices at multiple sites, assisting mine ventilation practices, and providing geotechnical expertise to our production management team to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. These duties include field mapping, borescoping and stratigraphically logging holes in the ceiling of the mine, Lidar survey analysis, assisting with PLS mine surveys, assisting with mine ventilation initiatives, mine map updates, assisting in ground support installations including project management duties, participation in safety initiatives, as well as any other ground control techniques and methods needed to ensure overall adherence to corporate underground mine standards. Key objectives include adherence to safety standards and project expectations as well as performing geotechnical and sedimentological/ stratigraphic geologic interpretation to assist production. This position supports underground mines located primarily in the Indianapolis, IN area, as well as a location near Petroleum, WV. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ol><li>Regularly perform borehole drilling in the mine roof, borescoping and stratigraphic logging, and geologic field mapping as the primary methods of underground geologic due diligence. </li> <li>Organize, interpret, and input geologic data into Microsoft Excel format to aid in building geologic models for underground Mine Planning. </li> <li>Required to utilize/ learn AutoCAD software for mine mapping and to utilize PLS survey data as part of geologic analysis. </li> <li>Required to utilize/ learn Carlson Software to assist in underground Mine Planning. </li> <li>Responsible for assisting with regular PLS mine surveys, as well as internal ventilation surveys as needed. </li> <li>Assist with above ground geologic due diligence such as core logging and/ or geophysical diligence such as seismic survey. </li> <li>Ability to operate and interpret ground penetrating radar and Lidar for geologic and engineering investigations if needed. </li> <li>Install, maintain, and monitor ground convergence instrumentation. </li> <li>Must be able to function as a project manager for ground support projects by coordinating between site staff, management, and contractors. </li> <li>Hold and lead quarterly ground control meetings to clearly communicate findings and progress with site, District, and Division management and to provide recommendations pertinent to miner safety and mine planning initiatives. </li> <li>Regularly present, educate, and train site personnel on ground control matters. </li> <li>Regularly participate and present (when applicable) in Mine Planning meetings. </li> <li>Promote Martin Marietta's safety culture and actively participate in all safety initiatives including internal safety audits. </li> <li>Must understand MSHA regulations and assist with compliance and issues as they arise. </li> <li>Perform all other related duties as assigned. </li> </ol>Work Environment: This job operates in a production mining environment at multiple underground locations and regularly involves the operation of heavy equipment such as manlifts and mining drills. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting (must be able to sit for extended periods of time up to 8 hours), walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, and the ability to drive. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time salaried position that regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work. Travel: Travel will be required as needed to job sites within the area of responsibility. Required Education and Experience: <ol><li>Bachelor's degree in Geology, or Geological Engineering </li> <li>Skillful and effective communicator with strong presentation skills </li> <li>Leadership and management experience </li> <li>Excel, Microsoft Office proficiency </li> </ol>Preferred Qualifications: <ol><li>Underground Mine Experience. </li> <li>A strong understanding or background in Carbonate Sedimentology and Stratigraphy and geologic structure. </li> <li>A basic understanding of the principles of practical Rock Mechanics. </li> <li>AutoCAD, Carlson mine planning software experience is preferred. </li> <li>Lidar, Remote sensing, GPR, downhole logging, or experience with geophysical techniques and hydrology is a plus. </li></ol> Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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