Junior Exploration Geologist, Blue Moon

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior Field Exploration Geologist to join the team at the Blue Moon project in Mariposa County, California.

The role supports geological operations, exploration, logging and modeling activities, and offers hands-on experience in a mining environment focused on responsible resource development. You will assist with discovery-driven exploration, participate in mapping, drill core logging, sampling, and drill program execution while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology required; Master’s desirable.
• Minimum 2 years' related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Support exploration operations, logging and modeling activities.
• Participate in geological mapping, drill core logging, surface sampling.
• Supervise and mentor direct reports; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with design and execution of exploration programs and targets.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and contribute to project documentation.

Skills

Field geology

Team supervision

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Geology

Master's in Geology (desirable)

Tools

Geological software

Reporting software

Job description

Junior Field Exploration Geologist

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Field Exploration Geologist to join our dynamic team at the Blue Moon project in Mariposa County, California. The successful candidate will support geological operations, contribute to exploration, logging and modeling activities, and gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge mining environment focused on responsible resource development.

Role Accountabilities

Exploration

Assist with discovery focused exploration on specific projects within the Springer project through:

• Increased geological understanding of the project and wider region
• Developing good exploration targets with rigorous, but cost-effective testing and evaluation
• Design and implement a variety of field exploration programs
• Communicating results, observations and recommendations to management
• Development and mentoring of all direct reports
• Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner with due regard to local community concerns
• Expected to fully participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities

Safety

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures
• Ensure hazard management plans are observed.
• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.
• Active participation to the Health & Safety system development

People

• Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others and provide feedback to the Senior Geologist
• Overview, provide direction and act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff while ensuring work outputs are in line with exploration program.
• Be responsible for implementing and ongoing monitoring of performance and development review plans for all direct reports.
• Ensure personnel have the appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction and training to safely undertake their tasks.
• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related department.
• Be an active team member of the exploration group and company as a whole but also be proactive in individual lateral and forward thinking.

Cost

• Ensure all costs incurred remain within budget and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority.

Key Performance Indicators

Safety

• Assist with constant improvements of the Company’s safety systems
• Achieve zero LTI’s

Production

• Complete a minimum of 5,000m of exploration drilling for the financial year
• Assist with maintaining daily/weekly/monthly quality control and exploration deliverable targets
• Assist with preparation of daily and weekly reports by the due date
• Participate actively in staff development and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology is required.
• Master's of Science degree is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years' related experience.

Technical Capabilities

• Advanced use of various company & departmental systems
• Computer knowledge: achieve proficient knowledge and constant self-improvement of all aspects of geological and reporting software required
• Relevant field geology, technical and academic experience
• Relevant management experience
• Knowledge of the local exploration and mining regulations
• Good time management and organizational skills

Role Challenges

• Aid in the discovery of additional high-grade, economic ore deposits through systematic exploration and lateral thinking
• Create and maintain harmony and efficiency within the geological team, and the Company as a whole
• Manage, execute and report on results from exploration programs and geological projects
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Geologist to gather and interpret critical geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets to identify the most prospective targets that have the potential to yield a significant ore discovery.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.