Field Exploration Geologist - Lead Projects & Mentorship

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an Exploration Geologist to lead field and office exploration activities at Fort Knox Mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. The role balances technical mapping and data integration with contractor coordination and project management, including mentoring junior staff and overseeing QA/QC standards.

You will conduct geological analyses, develop 3D models, and assist in budget and contract management across mine site, brownfield, and greenfield settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or equivalent required. A Masters of Science degree with economic geology emphasis is preferred.
• Experience: 0.5-1 year as a mine or exploration geologist.
• Knowledge of exploration techniques for mineral deposit discovery and evaluation.
• Experience with ArcGIS or equivalent desktop mapping software and acQuire database software is preferred.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog Geo is preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical and logistical project activities in the field and office.
• Advise on and carry out technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, project planning).
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, trenching and drilling data.
• Assist in constructing 3D Geologic Models and compiling mineral resources.
• Oversee and enforce QA/QC standards for technical projects.
• Assist in authoring routine and statutory technical reports.
• Assist in assessing Kinross’ Mineral Estate in Alaska.
• Prepare budgets, scope contracts, and manage contractors for exploration.
• Assist in budget tracking and estimation of ongoing exploration projects.
• Lead project teams and mentor department personnel.

Skills

Geology field work

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

BSc Geology

MS Geology (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

acQuire

Leapfrog Geo

Excel

Access

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an Exploration Geologist to lead field and office exploration activities at Fort Knox Mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. The role balances technical mapping and data integration with contractor coordination and project management, including mentoring junior staff and overseeing QA/QC standards.

You will conduct geological analyses, develop 3D models, and assist in budget and contract management across mine site, brownfield, and greenfield settings.