Exploration Geologist, Springer Site

Overview

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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.

• 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
• Participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to supervisory responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

• Ensure all costs incurred remain within budget and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority.

• Assist with constant improvements of the Company’s safety systems
• Achieve zero LTI’s

• 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

• 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

• 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…