Geologist

Geologist Contributes to the effectiveness of the environmental team by performing duties for the team and other professionals, including planning and directing coal exploration activities, characterizing mine site geology and geohydrology, and administering a geological database. Responsibilities: Coordinate the operation of drilling programs to collect data for coal exploration and overburden analysis. Supervise drilling projects. Monitors ground water and surface water activities in and around the permit areas, including directing the installation of piezometers and coordinating inspections by governmental regulatory personnel for water control and special use disposal sites. Also monitor radioactive source materials used in geophysical logging of test holes. Remain current on Federal/State environmental laws governing the industry and writing geology and geohydrology, and surface water sections of mining permits and waste disposal permits. Reporting to governmental agencies and to mine management on coal, water, and overburden analyses, drilling, and microbiological sampling of water supply. Administration of the computerized geological database for the mine planning system. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of mining permits. Minimum requirements: Bachelor degree Arts/Science in Geology, Geohydrology, or Geological Engineering; Two years experience preferred, minimum of one field season of drilling or exploration, knowledge of groundwater instrumentation and computer literacy. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401k employer contributions, company paid life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and personal days.