Lithium Geology Lead: Ore Control & Resource Modeling

Sawtooth Mining, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Mining is seeking a technically skilled Geologist to join our growing technical team at the Thacker Pass Lithium Clay Surface Mine as we prepare for first ore and transition from a greenfield project to an operating mine.

This role focuses on planning and leading ore‑control drilling, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting results for integration into short‑range models while emphasizing QA/QC and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology with 5–10 years of experience in exploration drilling, geological block modeling, and ore control at a surface mining operation.
• Master’s degree in Geology and Professional Geologist designation are preferred.
• Candidate should be qualified as a Qualified Person under the SEC SK‑1300 and Canadian 43‑101 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geologic data and provide geologic structure and assay information and assessments.
• Monitor state and federal drilling permit requirements and protection of reserves.
• Supervise contractors during geologic drilling and other related projects.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical data.
• Maintain geologic files, QA/QC data, databases, and samples.
• Update and maintain the short-range geological, structural, and block models for use in short-range mine planning.
• Lead and support Ore Control efforts to ensure ore is being mined efficiently and reconciliation is tracked correctly.
• Perform all duties in accordance with MSHA regulations, state and federal requirements, and company policies.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture.

Skills

Geology expertise

QA/QC

Ore control

Data interpretation

MSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology (preferred)

Professional Geologist designation (PG)

SEC SK-1300 / 43-101 eligibility

Willing to relocate to Winnemucca, NV

Tools

Geobank

Vulcan

Fleet Management System

Job description

Sawtooth Mining is seeking a technically skilled Geologist to join our growing technical team at the Thacker Pass Lithium Clay Surface Mine as we prepare for first ore and transition from a greenfield project to an operating mine.

This role focuses on planning and leading ore‑control drilling, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting results for integration into short‑range models while emphasizing QA/QC and reconciliation.