Senior Exploration Geologist

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Supervise and/or carry out exploration projects and evaluation programs. Provide senior level technical advice and direction to management and staff. Design exploration programs and evaluate results while serving as a mentor to junior staff. Report to the Exploration Superintendent. The employee will work continuously to align daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values and work in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Provide technical supervision of exploration activities in the field as well as the office.
• Carry out and oversee technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, sampling etc.).
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, and RC and core drilling data.
• Assist with geologic modeling updates, and provide support to resource and mine geologists.
• Assist in preparing budget requests and negotiation contracts for exploration as needed.
• Assist in preparing reports (monthly, annual, stakeholder, etc.).
• Prepare business cases regarding individual projects and initiatives and present results and recommendations.
• Ensure exploration data is well documented for accuracy and quality in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist other departments with tasks that involve geologic issues.
• Keep current on new developments in geology and other fields that might improve efficiency in developing, handling and interpreting geologic data.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with various academic staff, federal and state geologists, independent consultants and geologists and industry peers.
• Possess a positive attitude at all times and good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Work without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required, some flexibility with remote work possible with prior approval.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.