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Senior Geologist

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listing for: SSR Mining Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Geology / Geoscience
  • Science
    Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with producing assets in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, and a global pipeline of development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Resource Development Director, the Senior Geologist is a key member of SSR’s Resource Development team and collaborates with other departments of the company.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the identification, evaluation, prioritization and advancement of brownfield targets across the company portfolio, enhancing the understanding of mine, near‑mine and regional geology to support resource discovery and growth.
  • Conduct brownfield target generation through desktop studies and field investigations, integrating multidisciplinary datasets and targeting criteria to identify and evaluate precious metals opportunities.
  • Develop and continuously refine geological models and exploration hypotheses by integrating drilling results and multidisciplinary datasets to mature, rank and prioritize brownfield targets across the portfolio.
  • Evaluate and apply innovative exploration techniques, technologies and datasets to improve targeting effectiveness and accelerate discovery.
  • Lead the consolidation, standardization, maintenance and continuous updating of surface geological, geochemical, geophysical, drilling and exploration datasets within GIS platforms across the SSR Mining portfolio to support effective targeting, data accessibility and technical decision‑making.
  • Prepare and present technical interpretations, target reviews and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
  • Collaborate closely with site geology, resource geology, mine geology and technical services teams to improve orebody understanding and align exploration activities with business priorities.
  • Provide technical oversight and peer review of drill programs across the portfolio, offering recommendations to optimize targeting strategies, geological understanding, and resource growth opportunities.
  • Act as a technical leader within the team by providing guidance, mentorship and training to junior geologists and technicians.
  • Lead geological mapping and prospecting programmes in the field, prepare geological maps, drill sections and 3D models utilizing GIS and 3D modelling software.
  • Contribute to database management and QA/QC to support high‑quality geological interpretations and technical outcomes.
  • Demonstrate leadership in safety, stewardship of the environment & cultural heritage and effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Travel extensively when required.
Qualifications
  • Strong background in litho‑structural mapping.
  • Experience working in orogenic, epithermal and Carlin gold systems.
  • Proficient user of GIS software; experience in ArcPRO considered an asset.
  • Proficiency with Leapfrog Geo (or equivalent 3D modelling software) is required.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access).
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is from $110,000 to $125,000.

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • PTO and STI
Employment Equity

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment Equity:
At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation, we are dedicated to developing a talented and diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we operate. We actively promote employment equity and invite applicants to voluntarily indicate if they belong to a designated group during the hiring process. Employment equity is not about quotas or hiring individuals who are not qualified. Rather, it aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates — including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities — and to eliminate barriers that may hinder their full participation in the workforce.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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