Mining Geologist - Vancouver, Canada - Weir Group

Weir Group

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About us

Weir Motion Metrics (WMM) is a Canadian mining technology division that enables a new generation of safe, smart, and sustainable mining.

Based in Vancouver, B.C., the company joined forces with Weir, one of the world's leading engineering businesses, to empower mines by developing and deploying advanced monitoring solutions that address the industry's toughest challenges.

A diverse and tight-knit team of 100+ engineers, scientists, and professionals, Weir Motion Metrics colleagues share a passion for driving industry change through innovation by leveraging leading-edge, rugged camera technology and artificial intelligence.

Through deep collaboration and industry expertise, Weir Motion Metrics prioritizes customer partnerships in productivity and safety.

Serving the mining market since 1999, then joining Weir in 2021, Motion Metrics is proud to be Weir's first-ever center of excellence for artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.

Scope

The mining geologist at Weir Motion Metrics will work alongside software, AI and hardware specialists, you will use your geology expertise to develop an artificial intelligence-based technology that "sees" through the ore and quickly understands its properties and impact on the mining processing.

Job Responsibilities

Collect field samples and arrange sample testing
Perform geological tests and examination of ore samples
Compile research findings into a general model and framework for use by software and AI processing tools
Management of sample data library and classification models
Keeps on top of trends related to geology and mining

Requirements:

Bachelor/Masters or PhD
Understanding of ore properties: hardness, moisture, minerology, alternations and how it impacts the mining process
Understanding rock types, structures, and processes by which they are altered and form ore bodies.
Knowledge and experience of ore testing methods and procedures
Work in indoor and outdoor conditions when traveling to mine sites
Familiarity with largescale (mine) geological model preparation, limitations, technology, and testing

Beneficial Skills:

Mine operation experience and understanding of how mineralogy affects mine processing efficiency.
Ability to simplify complex geological information into digestible and functional information for use in technology and explanation to laypeople.

If this position interests you, please submit your resume with a cover letter in one pdf file. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you very much, and looking forward to seeing you

We take pride in providing a quality workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all.

Vancouver

motionmetrics

Hybrid

Mining

L1-KA1