Principal Geologist

Verrus, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrus, LLC in Denver seeks a Principal Geologist to lead brownfield exploration and resource development, reporting to the Resource Development Director. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating and advancing exploration opportunities across North and South America, with approx 25% travel to operating and exploration assets.

The position requires strong litho-structural mapping, 3D geological modelling, and collaboration with site and technical teams to improve orebody understanding and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in litho-structural mapping across gold systems.
• Brownfield exploration background with target-generation skills.
• Strong GIS proficiency and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead brownfield target generation across portfolio areas.
• Integrate geological, geochemical, geophysical and drilling data to shape hypotheses.
• Develop and refine geological interpretations and 3D models.
• Provide technical oversight of drill programs and peer review.
• Present recommendations to senior stakeholders and management teams.
• Maintain and improve geological datasets and GIS platforms.
• Collaborate with site, resource, mine geology teams to align with business priorities.
• Mentor geologists and technicians within the team.

Skills

Litho-structural mapping

Brownfield exploration

Target generation

Geological interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Leapfrog Geo

3D geological modelling

Job description

I’m working with an established international gold producer with multiple producing operations across North and South America, alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration assets.

They’re looking to appoint a Principal Geologist to join their Resource Development team, reporting to the Resource Development Director, and play a key role in identifying, evaluating and advancing brownfield exploration opportunities across the portfolio.

The role is based at the company's Denver headquarters, with approximately 25% travel to operating and exploration assets.

This is a technically focused position with exposure to a broad range of exploration and resource development activities, including:

• Leading the generation and evaluation of brownfield targets across mine, near-mine and regional environments
• Integrating geological, geochemical, geophysical and drilling datasets to develop and refine exploration hypotheses
• Developing and continuously refining geological interpretations and 3D models to support target advancement
• Leading litho-structural mapping and field investigations
• Providing technical oversight and peer review of drill programs across the portfolio
• Reviewing and prioritising exploration targets and presenting technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Leading the consolidation, maintenance and continuous improvement of geological datasets and GIS platforms across the portfolio
• Evaluating and applying new exploration techniques, technologies and datasets to improve targeting effectiveness
• Working closely with site geology, resource geology, mine geology and technical services teams to improve orebody understanding and align exploration activities with business priorities
• Providing technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to geologists and technicians

What they’re looking for:

• Strong experience in litho-structural mapping
• Significant experience in brownfield exploration and target generation, ideally within precious metals environments
• Experience working in orogenic, epithermal and/or Carlin gold systems
• Strong GIS capability, with ArcGIS Pro experience an advantage
• Proficiency with Leapfrog Geo or equivalent 3D modelling software
• Strong geological interpretation and exploration targeting capability
• Proven ability to communicate technical interpretations and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• A collaborative approach and strong commitment to HSEC standards
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% across the company's operating and exploration assets throughout North and South America

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a portfolio-wide technical leadership role, working across exploration targets and producing operations while contributing directly to resource discovery and growth.