Geologist Exploration Senior

Job Title: Senior Exploration Geologist

Reports To: Exploration Manager

Location: Coeur d’Alene,

Hecla’s NW U.S. Exploration is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to advance our exploration in the Silver Valley of North Idaho. Based in our Corporate Office in Coeur d’Alene, this position represents a strategic role in leading Hecla’s exploration efforts in this world‑class silver district. The Senior Exploration Geologist, with a strong background in applied structural geology, will focus on technical excellence with significant hands‑on geologic involvement.

The incumbent will work in a fast‑paced, demanding and results‑driven environment while developing and testing ranked exploration targets in pursuit of new resources.

• Promote and maintain practices that are consistent with Hecla’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all exploration activities.
• Accountable for the integrity of all geologic work and interpretations.
• Development of technically sound geologic models that underpin exploration activities.
• Comprehensive data synthesis to identify and rank exploration targets.
• Use advanced knowledge of mineral deposit characteristics and mineral system processes to generate models and design exploration programs.
• Design and conduct exploration programs to delineate and test exploration targets.
• Maintain current awareness of developing exploration techniques and recent advances in understanding in economic geology and mineral deposits.
• Manage all aspects of project/program data from collection to reporting, including geological, geophysical, geochemical, samples/analytical/QAQC.
• Create and maintain necessary media (maps, sections, etc.) to convey geologic and exploration information to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and leadership of technical staff to foster a high‑performing environment with high‑quality results.
• Produce written and visual summaries, updates, interpretations and reports.
• Generate and support weekly, quarterly, and technical reports and memos.
• Prepare and present presentations relevant to exploration activities and results.
• Develop programs and budgets for exploration activities.
• Ensure alignment of exploration goals with Hecla’s overall business objectives.
• Generate and maintain fit‑for‑purpose geological and structural 3D models and interpretations.
• Collect and use detailed structural geology data and observations to inform geologic models and exploration targeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and technical experience with exploration and mining operations and a broad understanding of the metals industry.
• Strong understanding of precious and base metal vein deposits and related mineral system processes.
• Able to integrate contemporary geologic methods with advanced technical approaches.
• Create detailed geologic maps (surface and UG), cross‑sections and manage associated data and products.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and methods.
• Implement, monitor, and report on Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs for all sampling and analytical programs.
• Develop workflows and data collection strategies to achieve objectives.
• Field and drill supervision and guidance; guide team personnel and represent Company to contractors; review and advise work from others (as needed).
• Proficient in Leapfrog Geo, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ioGAS, with experience in data management.
• Capable of advanced data analysis to investigate geologic, geochemical, and geophysical relationships that support exploration models and targets.
• Experience with field equipment such as portable XRF and light spectroscopy instruments considered valuable.
• Ability to synthesis and integrate historical information, reports, and data into current exploration efforts.
• Ability to communicate effectively to variety of audiences (verbal and written).
• Work efficiently and manage time between projects, balance deadlines.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology is required; advanced post‑graduate geoscience degree (MSc or PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in applicable precious or base metals exploration…