Geologist

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Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Geologist at our Eveleth, MN operation. The Geologist will manage, coordinate and implement all functions related to the geology of the open pit mine including mine planning, ore grading, geological modeling, crude ore sampling, and diamond drilling.

• Conduct ore grading including statistical analysis of source data and develop ore grading locations communicated to Mining Dispatch daily.
• Prepare annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Oversee mining operations pertaining to ore grading and its effect on plant metallurgical and production results on scheduled weekends.
• Perform sampling of blast holes when ore quality is in question and perform sampling of shovel loading banks to resolve ore processing problems in the plant.
• Complete grading of the blast pattern and reconcile against plans; input data into GIS, create maps, and report deviations to the Section Manager.
• Provide geological advice to mining operations around geological issues affecting mine plans.
• Complete monthly geology reconciliation reports.
• Create blast reserve reports.
• Maintain daily records of ore quality characteristics and reconcile predicted with measured quality characteristics.
• Participate in short‑ and long‑range mine planning by providing geological information.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as blast monitoring, mill throughput testing, special rotary sampling programs, and core sampling.
• Maintain up‑to‑date dig blocks and mining progress in Wenco.
• Provide geological advice on ore characterization and feedback to the plant regarding ore quality.
• Communicate with corporate on geological and geometallurgical aspects of mine development and improvement projects.
• Build relations with Cliffs technology group on geological and geo‑metallurgical aspects of mine development and process control improvement projects.
• Develop, direct, and coordinate diamond drilling programs including preparation of maps, specifications, budgets, and communication with contract representatives; supervise drilling crews, classify cores, photograph samples, submit samples to laboratory, compile and proof sample analyses, and prepare final reports.
• Develop geological and geophysical plan maps based on field mapping.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in geology, metallurgy, earth sciences, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience at a mining/mineral processing facility.
• Schedule requirements – 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon–Fri, periodic weekend duty on‑call coverage.
• Travel requirements – less than 5 %.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; the company will not sponsor work visas.
• Successful candidates will need to pass a pre‑employment physical, including a drug screen, background check, and other pre‑employment testing.

• Prior experience working within and/or managing a unionized workforce.

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000. Pay within the range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat‑rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If a medical condition or disability requires a reasonable accommodation, please email  or call 1(312) 899‑3097. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.