Exploration Geologist, Springer Site

About this role

Please note: We are recruiting for two (2) Exploration Geologists.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist and ultimately reporting to the Exploration Manager, US, this position is site-based at the Springer Mine & Mill located near Winnemucca, Nevada, USA.

The Exploration Geologist is a technical role responsible for the implementation and management of effective processes related to Blue Moon Metals near-mine, district, and regional exploration activities in Nevada, USA. The position will routinely travel to Blue Moon Metals tenements to complete field work, prospect assessments, supervise contractors and liaise with a variety of stakeholders involved in, supporting, and impacted by exploration programs.

The position is essential in leading, guiding, and developing Exploration and Junior Geologist staff in day-to-day exploration, as well as project tasks. The role is responsible for geological interpretation, 3D modelling, new resource opportunities and support of resource estimation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Exploration
• Assist with discovery focused exploration on specific projects within the project through:
• Increased geological understanding of the project and wider region
• Developing good exploration targets with rigorous, but cost-effective testing and evaluation
• Design and implement a variety of field exploration programs
• Communicating results, observations and recommendations to management
• Development and mentoring of all direct reports
• Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner with due regard to local community concerns
• Expected to fully participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities
• Safety
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures
• Ensure hazard management plans are observed.
• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.
• Active participation to the Health & Safety system development
• People
• Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others and provide feedback to the Senior Geologist
• Overview, provide direction and act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff while ensuring work outputs are in line with exploration program.
• Be responsible for implementing and ongoing monitoring of performance and development review plans for all direct reports.
• Ensure personnel have the appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction and training to safely undertake their tasks.
• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related department.
• Be an active team member of the exploration group and company as a whole but also be proactive in individual lateral and forward thinking.
• Cost
• Ensure all costs incurred remain within budget and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Safety
• Assist with constant improvements of the Company’s safety systems
• Achieve zero LTI’s
• Production
• Complete as a minimum 5000m of exploration drilling for the financial year
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly quality control and exploration deliverable targets
• Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly report by the due date
• Participate actively in staff development and training
• Behavioral Competencies
• Possesses strong training and mentoring skills with the ability to develop an effective team
• Demonstrates strong conceptual skills, and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to respond to a changing work environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related tertiary qualification from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Masters of Science in Mineral Exploration is desirable
• Eligibility to work in the United States without the requirement for employer sponsorship now or at a future date
• Broad and varied experience in the geological field, including supervisory responsibilities
• Advanced use of various company & departmental systems
• Computer skills, i.e. proficient knowledge and constant self-improvement of all aspects of geological and reporting software is required.
• Relevant field geology, technical and academic experience
• Relevant people management experience
• Knowledge of the local exploration and mining regulations

- Good time management and organizational skills

• Role Challenges
• Aid in the discovery of additional high-grade, economic ore deposits through systematic exploration and lateral thinking
• Create and maintain harmony and efficiency within the geological team, and the Company as a whole
• Keeping pace with technological advancements in exploration
• Manage, execute and report on results from exploration programs and geological projects
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Geologist to gather and interpret critical geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets to identify the most prospective targets that have the potential to yield a significant ore discovery.
• Pay range and compensation package
• Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.