Resource Manager – Advanced Exploration

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to manage a technical team focused on geothermal exploration and development, field expansions, and asset optimization in the Reno, NV area.

The role requires a Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject, with a Doctorate being advantageous, and at least 10 years of related experience. Strong PMI-based project management experience (CAPM/PMP) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject is required.
• Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of related experience is required.
• Experience in PMI project management framework is preferred (CAPM or PMP).
• Previous experience managing a resource-extraction team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team focused on geothermal exploration and development, field expansions, and asset optimization.
• Oversee geophysics, prospecting, and GIS programs along with support for exploration.
• Conduct project reviews and ensure technical work is world-class.
• Manage project schedules and budgets using appropriate software.
• Present or publish at professional conferences as needed.
• Maintain an effective training program for the team.

Skills

geothermal exploration

geophysics

prospecting

GIS

project management

economic calculations

risk assessment

resource extraction

interpersonal skills

coaching

team-building

communication

emotional intelligence

proactivity

initiative

organization

time management

Education

Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject

Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous

A major in either Geology or Geophysics is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a technical team focused on geothermal exploration and development, field expansions, and operational asset optimization.
• Oversee the geophysics, prospecting, and GIS programs as well as the support functions for the exploration department.
• Conduct project reviews and ensure technical work is world‑class.
• Manage project schedules and budgets with appropriate software.
• Present or publish at professional conferences as needed.
• Maintain an effective training program for team including external and internal training.

Requirements

• Must possess Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject
• A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous
• A major in either Geology or Geophysics is preferred
• At least 10 years’ experience in related work is required
• Experience in Project Management is preferred
• Experience under the PMI project management framework is preferred, ideally holding either CAPM or PMP qualification
• Previous experience managing a resource‑extraction team is preferred with a priority for exploration
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team‑building skills are required
• Highly skilled communicator and high degree of emotional intelligence
• Consistently proactive with a high level of initiative to independently determine work objectives for self and team
• Strong organization and time‑management skills, with preference towards qualifications in Project Management
• Ability to perform economic calculations that factor in risk and uncertainty
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level for accurate understanding and to efficiently perform job duties
• Proficiency in a variety of appropriate software applications to perform job duties such as spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office including Project, Visio, and Excel
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous

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Hard Skills

• geothermal exploration
• geophysics
• prospecting
• GIS
• project management
• economic calculations
• risk assessment
• resource extraction

Soft Skills

• interpersonal skills
• coaching
• team‑building
• communication
• emotional intelligence
• proactivity
• initiative
• organization
• time management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAPM
• PMP