Job ID:  528610

Western Rock Products, is A CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

The Geologist/Mining Engineer is responsible for developing long term reserves of quality stone, sand and gravel throughout Central and Southern Utah.  The position is responsible for supporting all aggregate plant operations within Central and Southern Utah by clearly defining strategies to improve Life of Mining (LOM) and extend quarry reserves.  Ideally this position will be based in St. George, Utah.  However, it could be based at any of our operations in Central & Southern Utah (this would require additional travel). 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Strategic Land Acquisitions

• Identify, secure, and develop high quality aggregate reserves for our hot mix asphalt, ready mix concrete, and construction operations.
• Build effective working relationships with State and Federal agencies, local geologists, mining engineers and non-competitive mining companies to secure ownership of or rights to high quality aggregates.
• Assist with technical evaluations and assessments including, but not limited to, geologic modeling, drilling and exploration, reserves assessment, and mine planning.
• Liaise and negotiate on mineral-related matters with State and Federal agencies, academic institutions, the industry, and represent the company on committees, boards, industry bodies, and other relevant organizations as required.

Mine Plan Management

• Will work closely with production managers to develop and maintain short, intermediate, and long-term LOM plans to achieve maximum value through the optimum utilization of all resources and reserves.
• Work with General Managers, Plant Managers and quarry personnel to develop key performance indicators as it relates to optimizing quarry reserves, minimizing waste streams and lowering mining costs.
• Maintain 3D Geologic Models of quarries utilizing Carlson software.
• Coordinate periodic reviews of LOM plan to include block models, schedules and annual volumes by bench, site limitations and conditions, operational effectiveness, resource and reserve quality, and other relevant factors.
• Generate necessary plans and technical illustrations to effectively communicate LOM and stripping plans, remediation efforts, and schedules for implementation in accordance with company standards.
• Develop 5-year block model maps with appropriate volumes by bench with accurate maps and technical illustrations as needed to facilitate land related issues, including agreements, zoning, and permitting.
• Conduct regular geotechnical surveys to identify, mitigate and resolve hazards.
• Develop a strategic plan to move current aggregate resources into aggregate reserves as per SEC requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Experience 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mine Engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a Geologist or Mine Engineer at an active mine site or developing quality aggregate reserves.
• Working knowledge in assessing LOM resource and reserves, pit designs, development of 5-year block models for quarry mining to include effective water drainage control and overburden removal.
• Knowledge of industrial geology as related to the construction industry.
• Surveying knowledge and/or experience with GPS station gear.
• Ability to think strategically and collaborate.

Work Requirements

• Travel approximately 25% with brief periods to 50%
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be able to able to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

Office Environment and Field Visits including Plants, Pits, Shops and job sites, hotels and conference rooms. 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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