Exploration Geologist, Springer Site

Please note:  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. 

Key Responsibilities

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 

• Expected to fully participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities 

Safety 

• 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 

 

People 

• 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.