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Chief Exploration Geologist

P and C Recruiting
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Responsibilities include :

  • Collaborate with senior management in the development, exploration, and evaluation of existing projects.
  • Provide technical evaluation of project submittals for potential acquisitions.
  • Collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex geological data.
  • Develop drill targets and implement drill programs to reach an advance-shelve-drop decision on individual targets through the peer review process.
  • Direct and document special studies and laboratory testing.
  • Carry out interpretation of district geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
  • Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to reduce the risk and improve the viability of the projects.
  • Perform field mapping and interpretation of structures, alteration, and lithological units for exploration target definition and development.
  • Generate district-scale balanced cross-sections.
  • Create a 3D geological-structural-alteration district model.
  • Generate geochemical correlations of surface and drill hole samples.
  • Create and maintain a pipeline ranking system for projects and for drill targets.
  • Discuss different solutions to problems with other technical staff.
  • Mentor subordinate geologic and geotechnical staff.
  • Ensure that high standards of on-site health, safety and environmental practices are continuously followed, meeting industry and Company standards.
  • Work with other intercompany groups, consultants, and drill crews to ensure the safe execution of planned exploration activities.
  • Develop and communicate project-level summaries to a wide variety of audiences (technical, financial, corporate).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field (Master's preferred).
  • At least 15 years of experience in geology and exploration.
  • At least 10 years of experience in RC / Core logging.
  • At least 10 years of experience in field mapping.
  • Strong district scale mapping skills in structurally complex areas essential.
  • Experience in Carlin-style, epithermal and Skarn-CRD style exploration models required.
  • Strong computer skills - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, Project, and Excel.
  • Proficiency in Micromine and Leapfrog modeling software.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, walk over uneven ground for long distances, climb stairs, and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Ability to bend, twist, lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
  • Ability to drive extended distances over paved and dirt roads.
  • Ability to see and hear warning signs / signals, equipment and signs.
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