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Geologist

United Taconite LLC

Eveleth, MNFull-time$80–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–100K/yr
Location
Eveleth, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

United Taconite LLC seeks a Geologist to manage geology functions for an open-pit mine, including mine planning, ore grading, geological modeling, sampling, and diamond drilling. The role provides geological guidance to mining operations and the plant, maintains ore-quality and mining records, and supports resource and reserve estimates. It also coordinates drilling programs and communicates geological and geometallurgical information with corporate and technology teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ore GradingStatistical AnalysisMine PlanningGeological ModelingOre SamplingGISWENCODiamond DrillingGeological MappingOre CharacterizationGeometallurgy

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Geology, Metallurgy, or Earth Sciences or Equivalent3+ Years Supervisory ExperienceIron Ore Mining ExperienceUnionized Environment Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

Location: Eveleth, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Geologist in Eveleth, MN. 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.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Conduct ore grading including statistical analysis of source data, and the development of ore grading locations which are communicated to Mining Dispatch daily.

Prepare annual reports to state and federal agencies.

Oversee mining operations pertaining to ore grading and it's 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 in order to resolve ore processing problems in the plant.

Complete grading of the blast pattern and reconcile against plans. Input data into GIS and make maps and then input data into WENCO Monitor deviations and report issues to the Section Manager.

Provide geological advice to mining operations around geological issues that arise affecting the delivery of mine plans.

Complete monthly geology reconciliation reports.

Create blast reserve reports

Maintain daily records of ore quality characteristics and reconcile predicted with measured ore 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, selection of Liberation index testing hole samples, and display or souvenir sample collection.

Maintain up to date dig blocks and mining progress in Wenco.

Provide geological advice on ore characterization and feedback loop to the plant about 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 and specifications, budgets, communications with Fee Representatives, site inspections, on-site supervision of surveyors, acquisition of supplies, on-site supervision of contracted drilling crews, core classification, photography, submission of samples to laboratory, compilation and proofing of sample analyses, and preparation of final reports. Develop diamond drill plan and manage drilling contractors. Collect diamond drilling samples, clean samples, split samples, do some analysis of samples, send samples to outside lab and input data into systems for updating resource and reserve estimates

Develop geological and geophysical plan maps based on field mapping.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in geology, metallurgy, earth sciences, or equivalent.

3-5 years' supervisory experience at mining/mineral processing facility,

Schedule requirements - 7a.m.-3:30p.m. Mon-Fri, periodic weekend duty on-call coverage

Travel requirements - less than 5%

Preferred Qualifications:

Geology experience within the Iron Ore Mining industry

Prior experiences working within a unionized environment

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

Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. 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, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail [email protected] call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55734

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R12947

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 890 open Geologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–100K/yr
  • US median$76–159K/yr732 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Geologist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Geologist jobs in Minnesota and 890 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Geologist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 813 postings).
Education
783 of the 890 open Geologist jobs (88%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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