Chief Geologist: Exploration & Resource Growth Leader

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

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.