District Exploration Geologist - Lead Target Discovery

Careermine; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer contributions

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, located in NV, seeks an Exploration District Geologist to lead a team in identifying, assessing, and exploring targets within the district. You will design and execute exploration programs while ensuring safety, governance, and compliance across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes geological modeling, data quality, and managing field activities to support district-scale exploration and potential resource growth. A senior candidate with leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral exploration, including field-based project leadership preferred.
• Proven experience designing and executing exploration programs from early stage through advanced exploration required.
• Strong geological modeling, target generation, and drill planning skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage exploration budgets and control costs required.
• Master's degree in Geology or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience working at district or regional scale exploration programs preferred.
• Familiarity with modern exploration technologies, data systems, and geoinformatics standards preferred.
• Prior experience in a mining company or large-scale exploration organization preferred.
• Experience leading, training, and mentoring geologists and technical teams preferred.
• Strong technical reporting, data management, and communication skills required.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in exploration required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and internal stakeholders required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and mentor geologists; promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Identify and advance new exploration targets aligned with district and company strategy.
• Design, propose, and execute exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Develop and apply strong geological and exploration models to guide target generation and drill planning.
• Lead and oversee field exploration activities, ensuring high-quality geological data collection and management.
• Manage exploration programs to meet technical objectives, schedules, and approved budgets.
• Apply economic and business criteria to evaluate and prioritize exploration opportunities.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and ensure delivery of geological data to company standards.
• Provide technical leadership to define areas of interest and drilling targets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Participate in annual exploration budget planning and manage project financial performance.
• Communicate project objectives, progress, and impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained and maintained.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, environmental, and risk-prevention standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Code of Conduct, and community relations standards.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent management, including recruitment, performance management, and development.

Skills

Geology modeling

Target generation

Drill planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Geoinformatics tools

Earth data systems

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines, located in NV, seeks an Exploration District Geologist to lead a team in identifying, assessing, and exploring targets within the district. You will design and execute exploration programs while ensuring safety, governance, and compliance across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes geological modeling, data quality, and managing field activities to support district-scale exploration and potential resource growth. A senior candidate with leadership experience is preferred.