Exploration Geologist

Careermine; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day 1

401k match (6% dollar-for-dollar)

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedule

Health clinic in Lovelock

Job summary

Coeur Rochester is seeking an Exploration Geologist for its open pit Rochester Silver-Gold Mine, located northeast of Lovelock, Nevada. You will support geologic mapping, logging, and exploration drilling under the guidance of the Senior Exploration Geologist.

The role involves QA/QC, data management, and modeling work across mine and nearby projects, with emphasis on safe, accurate data handling and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or equivalent earth sciences degree.
• Minimum 3 years of mining/exploration industry experience. Recent graduate with internship/hands on experience to be considered.
• Experience with geologic mapping, sampling, logging, and geologic interpretation.
• Familiar with database software - acQuire experience preferred.
• Experience with GIS software – ArcGIS experience preferred.
• Familiar with Geologic Modeling software – Vulcan and/or Leapfrog experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support exploration programs – infill and expansion drilling, logging and mapping at project areas.
• Assist with QA/QC protocols, data management and geologic model construction.
• Map mine benches in support of geological modeling
• Maintain exploration geological, drilling, and permitting maps.
• Log Reverse Circulation drill chips or Diamond Drill core and help maintain data in acQuire database.
• Contribute to the planning of the exploration programs and target generation.
• Perform strenuous physical activities and be able to lift multiple 40 lb. samples on a daily basis.
• Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company’s safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Geology

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

acQuire

ArcGIS

Vulcan/Leapfrog

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chiapas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.

About the Job:

Coeur Rochester, a subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc., is seeking an Exploration Geologist for its open pit Rochester Silver-Gold Mine, located northeast of Lovelock, Nevada. Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, the Exploration Geologist will provide support for geologic mapping, geologic logging and exploration drilling program execution, both at the mine and nearby projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support exploration programs – infill and expansion drilling, logging and mapping at project areas.
• Assist with QA/QC protocols, data management and geologic model construction.
• Map mine benches in support of geological modeling
• Maintain exploration geological, drilling, and permitting maps.
• Log Reverse Circulation drill chips or Diamond Drill core and help maintain data in acQuire database.
• Contribute to the planning of the exploration programs and target generation.
• Perform strenuous physical activities and be able to lift multiple 40 lb. samples on a daily basis.
• Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company’s safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in geology or equivalent earth sciences degree.
• Minimum 3 years of mining/exploration industry experience. Recent graduate with internship/hands on experience to be considered.
• Academic or working background in structural geology and epithermal Au-Ag systems.
• Experience in geologic mapping, sampling, logging, and geologic interpretation
• Familiar with database software - acQuire experience preferred
• Experience with GIS software – ArcGIS experience preferred.
• Familiar with Geologic Modeling software – Vulcan and/or Leapfrog experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communications skills.
• Ability to work in multiple-task environment and properly assign priorities.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support organization's priorities and preferences.

Additional Information:

• This role will require an interchangeable schedule of either 8 days on, 6 days off, or 4 days on, 3 days off.
• Relocation available for certain positions
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Flexible schedule
• Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit-enrolled employees and their dependents, providing convenient access to quality care at no additional cost

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.