Lead Geologist, II

Job Purpose:

The Lead Geologist plays a pivotal role in the Exploration team, providing expertise and leadership in drilling-related activities with a focus on greenfields and brownfields exploration. Reporting to the Director, Exploration, they are responsible for designing, managing, and coordinating drilling programs across multiple assets, ensuring safe and efficient execution to support accurate resource estimation and development planning.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, manage, and coordinate drilling programs for Exploration, across multiple assets, adhering to safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Develop drilling strategies, plans, and budgets in collaboration with the Director Exploration and other stakeholders, emphasizing the identification and delineation of new mineral resources near existing mine sites.
• Coordinate and supervise drilling activities, including contract management, equipment selection, and resource allocation, to ensure effective and efficient exploration outcomes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and other stakeholders to design drilling programs that align with project objectives, geological targets, and exploration priorities.
• Ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and interpretation to identify potential mineral deposits.
• Interpret drilling results and provide geological insights and recommendations to support resource estimation, optimization, and development planning decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of exploration activities, geological data, and project progress. Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, new drilling technologies, and best practices, and apply them to improve drilling operations, exploration techniques, and resource development strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to exploration teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Geology.

Minimum Experience:

7-12 years mining industry experience within Gold and or Base Metals Exploration.