Geologist

Overview

Martin Marietta is seeking a Geologist to join our Mid-America Region Geology team. The Geologist will work to support geological aspects of the aggregate industry including but not limited to supporting quality control and production teams, exploration and drilling, logging and sampling, geologic database management, geologic modeling and mapping, mine planning, and reserve evaluations. The Mid-America Region Geologist will be based in Indiana, primarily supporting Indiana operations, while providing assistance to other areas of the region as needed.

Martin Marietta’s Mid-America Region is part of its Central Division, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. It operates multiple aggregate mining facilities and serves as a major supplier of construction materials like stone, sand, and gravel across a five-state region.

• Champion the Martin Marietta safety culture; ensure compliance with all MSHA, OSHA, and Company safety standards and practices; ensure proper operation, maintenance, and repair of department equipment and assets
• Coordinate, analyze, and maintain geological data to support geologic modeling, mine planning and estimation of reserves; coordinate with Corporate and Division geologists, engineers and operation management to prepare models, maps, plans, and geologic cross-sections as required
• Assist as required with items such as permitting or zoning requirements for current facilities, green sites, and potential acquisitions; create geologic databases; develop maps and permit drawings including pit design, final reclamation design, grading plans and other site design needs using AutoCAD and other software
• Provide geologic consultation, advice, and analysis to company mining, engineering, and management personnel; coordinate groups in a team environment to develop mine plans and make recommendations
• Assist with corporate drilling and exploration operations; locate project test holes, complete geologic logging and quality sampling, and field data collection
• Professionally represent the company; participate in professional organizations, communicate and coordinate exploration activities with landowners and other companies
• Support yearly budgeting, planning and forecasting
• Work closely with corporate departments including land, tax, technical services, engineering etc.
• Make regular presentations/recommendations to management
• Other geologic duties as directed by department management

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or hydrogeology, or equivalent experience
• Professional geology licensure preferred
• 2+ years of related experience
• Valid US driver’s license
• Knowledge of the aggregates/construction industry strongly preferred

• Ground Condition Analysis
• Sedimentology/Hydrology/Hydrogeology
• Mine Operations
• Mine Support Systems
• Organization
• Rock Mechanics
• Soil Testing
• Critical Thinking
• Drilling Core/Sonic

Travel: Overnight travel may be required for assignments within and outside the Region

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.