Senior Exploration Geologist

4w1 month ago

Kinross Gold Corporation

Elko, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S., located along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. This role supervises and carries out exploration projects and evaluation programs, providing senior-level technical advice and direction to management and staff.

Day-to-day responsibilities include technical supervision of field and office exploration activities, integrating and interpreting geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data, and assisting with geologic modeling updates. The role also involves preparing budget requests, negotiating contracts, and preparing reports for monthly, annual, and stakeholder needs.

The Senior Exploration Geologist works closely with the Exploration Superintendent and serves as a mentor to junior staff, helping develop department personnel. The position collaborates with resource and mine geologists, and maintains professional relationships with academic staff, federal and state geologists, and industry peers.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major Nevada operation alongside the nearby Round Mountain mine, with a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection and habitat recovery. The employee will work continuously to align daily functions with Kinross’ values and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Previous experience in mining and exploration required
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations
Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team
Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Good working knowledge of PC utilizing office applications and GIS software
Proficiency with AcQuire, Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGAS, and other related geologic software
Must have a strong commitment to safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct compliance
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or ability to pass driver competency course and exam

Responsibilities

Provide technical supervision of exploration activities in the field and office
Carry out and oversee technical functions including mapping, drill hole logging, and sampling
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 negotiating contracts for exploration
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
Mentor and help develop other department personnel to perform technical duties

Benefits

Opportunity to work at a major open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource
Part of Kinross’ Nevada operations alongside the nearby Round Mountain mine
Comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery, and education
Some flexibility with remote work possible with prior approval
Role contributes to the economy of northeastern Nevada