Exploration Geologist – Polymetallic Deposits (Field)

Placements24; Tuxtla Gutiérrez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geólogo de Exploración to join our client’s team in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. This field‑centric role focuses on identifying and evaluating polymetallic deposits, planning and interpreting geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to guide exploration.

You will spend significant time in the field conducting mapping, sampling, and supervising early drilling, with travel to remote terrains and collaboration with management on strategy, budgets, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
• 6+ years in mineral exploration with polymetallic focus.
• Experience in geological mapping, prospecting and sampling.
• Familiarity with geochemical and geophysical methods.
• Experience with ArcGIS or Leapfrog software.
• Strong fieldwork in remote terrains and reporting abilities.
• Willing to travel extensively around Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exploration strategies for polymetallic deposits.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis.
• Plan and execute geological sampling programs (soil, rock, stream sediment).
• Interpret geochemical and geophysical survey data to identify drill targets.
• Plan and supervise exploratory drilling campaigns, including core logging.
• Evaluate exploration results and provide recommendations for further work.
• Prepare comprehensive geological reports, resource estimates, and presentations.
• Collaborate with management on exploration strategy, budgets, and project prioritisation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols during fieldwork.
• Maintain accurate geological databases and project records for Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.

Skills

Fieldwork

Geological mapping

Data interpretation

Geochemical methods

Geophysical methods

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geólogo de Exploración to join our client’s team in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. This field‑centric role focuses on identifying and evaluating polymetallic deposits, planning and interpreting geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to guide exploration.

You will spend significant time in the field conducting mapping, sampling, and supervising early drilling, with travel to remote terrains and collaboration with management on strategy, budgets, and project