Exploration Project Geologist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation invites a Project Exploration Geologist to lead field and office exploration activities at Kinross Alaska Exploration, based near the Fort Knox Mine. You will coordinate staff and contractors, mentor junior personnel, and contribute to all program phases.

Role involves travel across sites, with strong emphasis on data integration, 3D modeling, and QA/QC. Fort Knox location requires local commuting from Fairbanks area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Geology required; MSc preferred with economic geology emphasis.
• Minimum 5 years of mine or exploration geologist experience.
• Experience with geologic data integration and mineral deposit evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical supervision of field and office activities.
• Integrate geologic data from mapping, geophysics, geochemistry, trenching, and drilling.
• Assist in constructing 3D geologic models and evaluating resources.
• Oversee QA/QC standards across projects and assist in reporting.
• Manage budgets, scoping contracts, and contractor relationships.

Skills

Geology

Project planning

QA/QC

Communication

Budgeting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Master of Science (economic geology emphasis)

Tools

ArcGIS

acQuire

Leapfrog Geo

Excel

Access

Job description

As a Project Exploration Geologist, you will be expected to work in a team setting coordinating staff and contractor activities in exploration program design, execution, and reporting. Contractor supervision and project management duties are balanced with geologic duties and team members contribute to all department programs. Mentoring junior staff and contracting staff during daily functions will develop your leadership skills.

Kinross Alaska Exploration will be active in programs encompassing mine site, brownfield, and greenfield settings across the communities and rural areas of the Kinross Alaska Mineral Estate. Field geology and logistics skills will be applied in a variety of scenarios from town based to tent based, with travel by highway, UTV, helicopter, and by foot.

This position is based at the Fort Knox Mine, located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, and employees commute daily. Frequently, the position will require travel to other offices, facilities, or field sites, particularly from May through October.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical supervision of project activities in the field and office
• Advise on/or carry out technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, project planning, etc.) when appropriate
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, trenching, and drilling data.
• Assist in constructing 3D Geologic Models, and compiling and calculating mineral resources
• Oversee and enforce rigorous QA/QC standards for all aspects of technical projects
• Assist in authoring routine and statutory technical reports
• Assist in assessing and maintaining Kinross’ Mineral Estate in Alaska
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical and core drilling data.
• Assist in preparing budget requests, scoping contracts, and managing contractors for exploration, resource definition, and project development.
• Assist in budget tracking and estimation of on-going exploration projects.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead project teams.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or equivalent required. A Masters of Science degree with economic geology emphasis is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a mine or exploration geologist
• Knowledge of exploration techniques as they apply to mineral deposit discovery and evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of mineral deposits and the integration of exploration methods in the discovery and mineral deposit evaluation process. Identify and communicate indications of favorable geologic settings (geology, geochemistry, alteration, and geophysics).
• Experience with ArcGIS or equivalent desktop mapping software and acQuire database software is preferred
• Familiarity with Leapfrog Geo is preferred
• Experience with excel and access database is desired
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Exploration Manager.