Senior Exploration Geologist

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities of the Exploration Geology Department are consistent with all Environmental, Health and Safety policies and practices;
• Under the supervision of the Exploration Manager, execute exploration programs, including but not limited to, mapping, soil sampling, drill rig supervision, core logging, managing field logistics, collection of geological data, and evaluation of results on a daily basis in a safe and cost-effective manner; 
• Participate in exploration program planning to ensure that programs are designed considering alternative options, costs, target rankings, and are in line with Life of Mine strategy;
• Be able to maintain compliance with relevant Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations;
• Participate in reducing overall exploration costs through effective management, option analysis, minimizing delay times, control of consumables etc.;
• Ensure data capture is subjected to rigorous quality control;
• Develop regional and deposit-scale geological models as exploration progresses (lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization);
• Ensure exploration targets are reviewed / updated, ranked and staged programs defined, scheduled and costs accounted for;
• Ensure drilling programs are executed in a safe manner. Communicate progress and results to management in a timely fashion;
• Ensure lithological and structure wireframes / models are continually updated with new data;
• Ensure optimal drilling schedule is adhered to and deliver priority targets in timely manner to deliver datasets for Mineral Resource updates. The incumbent will also be required to evaluate sections maps and plans for the drill programs;
• Ensure a high degree of interaction with other leaders (removing silos between teams);
• Be proactive in approaching and building teamwork with Department Team Members;
• Assist the Exploration Manager with all reporting requirements to government and other stakeholders to be concise, effective & delivered on schedule;
• Always “Pursue a higher Standard”.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology; however, a post-graduate degree, specializing in exploration or mineral deposits would be advantageous;
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in mineral exploration. Previous experience in the Great Basin Province is desirable;
• Experience developing geological models at both the deposit- and regional-belt scales;
• Ability to draft and interpret cross sections and level plans, and experience in using these to constrain 3D geologic models;
• Experience in the fundamentals of exploration: mapping (field and pit), litho sampling, soil sampling, drilling and logging (RC / DDH); 
• Solid knowledge and expertise in exploring for precious metal deposits with an emphasis on Au-Ag Epithermal deposits in volcanic rocks;
• An excellent understanding of geological settings, deposit models, and ore-forming processes as it pertains to the latest concepts of gold/silver depositional environments;
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, environment, and community;
• Good hands-on experience in the design and management of soil geochemistry and drilling programs;
• Geological/geochemical/geophysical interpretative and integration skills with regional-scale target generation experience;
• Open to receiving mentorship and learning new concepts and methods to increase skillset and grow as a geologist;
• Shown to be self-motivated, possesses leadership abilities with a passion for exploration, and a desire to make an impact in the industry;
• Competence in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGas, acQuire, and other related software platform.