Director of Geophysics

About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

We are a U.S. company that combines advanced mineral exploration technologies with electric metals exploration projects predominantly located in the United States. We use our accurate and powerful Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics provided by our subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc., to accelerate and de-risk the mineral exploration process as we seek to discover new deposits of critical metals that may otherwise be undetectable by traditional exploration technologies. We believe the United States is significantly underexplored and has the potential to yield major new discoveries of critical metals. Our mineral exploration efforts focus on copper as well as other metals including nickel, vanadium, cobalt, platinum group elements, gold and silver. Through the advancement of our portfolio of electric metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona and the Tintic Copper-Gold Project in Utah, as well as other exploration projects in the United States, we intend to support United States supply chain independence by finding and delivering the critical metals necessary for the electrification of the economy. We also operate a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma’aden to explore for minerals on ~48,500 km of underexplored Arabian Shield in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

This full-time position reporting to the Chief Geophysics Officer, the Director of Geophysics (Americas) is responsible for the operational management of our global Typhoon exploration projects. The successful applicant will oversee the teams responsible for the implementation and management of IVNE geophysical programs in the Americas. Significant time at site overseeing Typhoon operations at the company’s projects is a requirement of the position.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of geophysical safety standards and procedures to meet the company’s safety goals.
• Management of multiple operational teams in multiple locations.
• Development and implementation of operational budgets.
• Maintain the highest operating standards, including that of subcontractors.
• Training and development of staff.
• Undertake data analysis and modelling of varied geophysical datasets.
• Coordinate data inversions with Computational Geosciences Inc.
• Proactively communicate with other IVNE geoscientists, local technical staff and management on a regular basis to report and interpret geophysical results.
• Ensure that specific best in class industry-leading skills (knowledge, software, etc.) are propagated throughout IVNE’s exploration teams.
• Keep abreast of new geophysical developments including industry, government and academic research and activities to ensure that the best possible geophysical technologies are applied to our exploration programs.

Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to implementing the highest operational and technical safety standards.
• Experience of developing budgets and managing remote technical teams.
• Specific experience with the acquisition, processing, inversion and interpretation of Induced Polarization and Electro Magnetic datasets.
• Extensive knowledge of potential field data collection and processing methodologies, including both ground and airborne surveys.
• Demonstrated experience in the presentation of geophysical data in 2D and 3D using Oasis Montaj and other specialist software.
• Sound understanding of geological processes and the formation of mineral deposits. Preference will be given to those who have participated in a successful exploration campaign.
• Working knowledge of the major ore deposit types (e.g. Porphyry Copper, Sedimentary Hosted Zn/Cu, VMS, Epithermal) and exploration methods applicable.
• Leadership and management of remote and culturally diverse workforces.
• Experience with geophysical safety and office software suites. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum BSc (Hons) in Geophysics or related discipline and 10-15 years industry experience. Relevant post-graduate studies may also count towards industry experience.  
• Ability to be registered with the EGBC as professional geoscientist. 
• Eligible to work in the United States. 

Diversity Statements:

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

The Company offers a professional and entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation, and employee benefits package. Please forward your resume, cover letter with salary expectations, and references, to Human Resources at humanresources@ivanhoeelectric.com.