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Senior Exploration Geologist

P and C Recruiting
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Senior Exploration Geologist

Job Duties :

  • Work closely and collaboratively with senior management in the development, exploration, and evaluation of existing projects.
  • Manage large exploration programs, with up to five drill rigs.
  • Maintain, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex geological data.
  • Develop drill targets and implement drill programs to reach an advance-shelve-drop decision on individual targets. Advance-shelve-drop decisions will be made through the peer review process.
  • Communicate with Drill Services regarding sample logistics.
  • Log reverse circulation (RC) drill chips and drill core.
  • Work with other intercompany groups, consultants and drill crews to ensure the safe execution of planned exploration activities.
  • Direct and document field studies, 3D modeling and laboratory testing.
  • Carry out detailed interpretation of all geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
  • Design, supervise and conduct geological modeling and studies through systematic evaluation to reduce risk and uncertainty.
  • Conduct field reviews by generating accurate maps, stratigraphic correlation and structural cross-sections for reliable 3D modeling and characterization.
  • Plan, design and supervise 2D / 3D geophysical data acquisition, processing / reprocessing and monitor work progress in order to get the best quality data.
  • Collect rock or soil samples in the field
  • Interpret field data to create cross-sections and long-sections.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in geological sciences or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Greater than 5 years of experience in exploration, including geological logging (RC and core) and field mapping required.
  • Knowledge of database and modeling software preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver license with a clean driving record.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, walk over uneven ground for long distances, and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Ability to use hand tools and controls on forklifts, pallet jacks, and core saws.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer and peripherals.
  • 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 and signals, signs and equipment.
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