Haile Gold Mine - Mine Geology Technician

In cooperation with

York Technical College

is assisting with the recruitment and training for

Haile Gold Mine

Under the ownership of Oceana Gold, the Haile Gold Mine of Lancaster County, South Carolina is transforming regional economic development while setting new standards for environmental protection throughout the industry.

By applying proven, modern technology and eco-friendly practices that go beyond regulatory requirements, millions of dollars are being invested in the community to build the mine and extract its estimated 30.5 million tons at 2.06 g/t for 2 million ounces of gold reserves(1). When all is said and done, more than 800 jobs will be created in an effort to make the Haile Gold Mine the most productive mine of its kind east of the Mississippi River – and the industry’s most environmentally sound operation throughout the United States. (1)Note: as per NI 43/101 Technical Report February 22, 2011

Potential employment opportunities exist for:

Mine Geology Technician

Job Summary:  This position is responsible for providing sampling and survey support to the mine  division.  The job requires coordination with mine operations and technical services to achieve planned goals.

Basic Functions of the Position: 

• Follow company safety and environmental standards
• Inventory, collect, and transport production blasthole samples to Kershaw Mineral Lab
• Verify production blasthole sample locations and note any discrepancies from plan
• Collect quality control samples from production blasthole cuttings 
• Measure, bag, and insert blank/check material into daily sample deliveries
• Export, process, and verify barcode scanner tool data
• Coordinate with surveyors to layout and sample overburden storage and softrock mining areas
• Assists surveyors with mine survey work 
• Ability to communicate effectively, quickly learn new tasks, and follow instructions
• Basic use of Microsoft Excel and Word as well as mine planning or similar software  

 Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Mine and/or survey work experience desirable but not required 
• Must possess valid drivers’ license

Physical Demands: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine  promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

Please include your resume on the Resume Tab of the application.

Haile Gold Mine in an Equal Opportunity Employer