Head of Mineral Exploration & Strategy

ExploreTech Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

ExploreTech Inc. is accelerating mineral discovery with its drill targeting software. You will lead exploration strategy, build the team, and drive discoveries across critical minerals.

You’ll own the exploration pipeline from target generation through drill testing and resource definition, working with scientists, engineers, and the CEO to decide where to explore and drill. Expect extensive travel and leadership of field programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in geology or related field; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years mineral exploration experience, including critical minerals.
• Record of discovery or major resource growth; leadership of teams/budgets.
• Strong ore deposit models knowledge across styles; geology/geophysics/geochemistry.
• Comfortable with 3D modeling and data-driven exploration; tech adoption.
• Willingness to travel to remote US and international sites.

Responsibilities

• Set exploration strategy, target commodities, regions, deposit styles, and project priorities.
• Lead exploration programs from target generation through drill testing and resource definition.
• Build and lead a geologists/geophysicists/field staff team.
• Evaluate and acquire properties; build relationships with prospector networks.
• Own exploration budgets, contractors, permitting, and field logistics.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to apply computational tools to target generation and ranking.
• Set safety, environmental, and community engagement standards for field programs.
• Report results to the executive team, board, investors, and partners.

Skills

Geology leadership

Team leadership

Budget management

Field logistics

3D modeling

Data-driven exploration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in geology

Master’s or PhD in economic geology preferred

Tools

3D modeling software

Computational geology tools

Job description

ExploreTech Inc. is accelerating mineral discovery with its drill targeting software. You will lead exploration strategy, build the team, and drive discoveries across critical minerals.

You’ll own the exploration pipeline from target generation through drill testing and resource definition, working with scientists, engineers, and the CEO to decide where to explore and drill. Expect extensive travel and leadership of field programs.