Chief Geologist

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nevada Gold Corp. seeks a Chief Geologist to lead exploration, resource growth, mine development, and long-term reserve replacement at the Mule Canyon Project and other assets.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work to guide multidisciplinary programs from target generation through resource definition, ensuring models and reports meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing multidisciplinary geology teams.
• Experience with structural geology, alteration systems and mineralization controls.
• Experience directing drilling programs and geologic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for geological activities including exploration, resource development, mine geology, and geologic modeling.
• Lead a high-performance geology department focused on safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Direct district-scale exploration targeting by integrating geological, structural, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling data.
• Oversee resource definition drilling to grow reserves and ensure reliable mineral resource estimations.
• Ensure databases, QA/QC, sampling protocols, and chain-of-custody meet best practices.
• Prepare and deliver technical updates to leadership and the Board regarding exploration performance and risks.
• Create, review and edit internal and external technical reports for regulatory compliance and disclosures.

Skills

Geology leadership

Resource development

Budget oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

QA/QC awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology/Geological Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

ArcGIS

Vulcan/Datamine

Job description

About Central Nevada Gold

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located ten kilometers southeast of Battle Mountain and five kilometers south of the i80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.

Position Overview

The Chief Geologist will lead all geological functions supporting exploration, resource growth, mine development, and long-term reserve replacement at the Mule Canyon Project and other company assets. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, guiding multidisciplinary programs from target generation through resource definition while ensuring geological models, databases, and reporting meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all geological activities including exploration, resource development, mine geology, and geologic modeling.
• Build, develop and maintain a high-performance geology department focused on safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead district-scale exploration targeting through integration of geological, structural, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling datasets.
• Directs resource definition drilling to grow reserves, and oversees geological data, modeling and interpretations to ensure reliable mineral resource estimations.
• Ensure geological databases, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and chain-of-custody meet industry best practices.
• Foster collaboration across Exploration, Mine Operations, Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental, and Land departments.
• Prepare and manage geology budgets with oversite on contractor and program performance.
• Deliver technical presentations and strategic updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors regarding exploration performance, resource growth, and geological risks.
• Create, review and edit internal and external technical reports to support regulatory compliance, mineral resource disclosures, and public reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related discipline (M.S. preferred).
• Qualified Person status or the ability to become a Qualified Person in two or less years.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing multidisciplinary geology teams.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, alteration systems and mineralization controls (Low Sulfidation Epithermal experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Leapfrog Geo, ArcGIS and Vulcan/Datamine or equivalent mining software.
• Experience managing RC and diamond drilling programs and road/pad construction.
• Strong budgeting, project management, and contractor oversight experience.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental stewardship.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Geology Manager and works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, permitting and corporate teams.