Senior Exploration Geologist

Hecla Nevada; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Nevada seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist in Winnemucca, NV to lead near-mine, district, and regional exploration efforts. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, safety, and regulatory alignment within a fast-paced team environment.

The incumbent will generate drill targets, map geology, build 3D models, and manage drilling programs, ensuring NI 43-101-compliant resource estimates and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology required; MBA or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, with preference for expertise in low-sulfidation epithermal deposits required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe work environment and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, best practices, and company standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports.
• Lead regional geological interpretations, mapping, and sampling efforts.
• Generate geologic maps, cross-sections, 3D models, and presentation materials using Vulcan and ArcGIS.
• Plan, budget, and execute exploration drilling programs (surface and underground).
• Log and sample drill core and chips with accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of NI 43-101–compliant resource models.
• Collect, interpret, and provide geological data to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Corporate, Mine Operations, Engineering, and Permitting/Environmental.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Geologic mapping

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

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Senior Exploration Geologist

Regular Full-Time Winnemucca, NV, US 1 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1800

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

SENIOR EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

Hecla Nevada represents a transformative opportunity within Hecla’s portfolio, with multiple high-grade projects offering near-term production potential and district-scale discovery opportunities. Our renewed strategic focus leverages existing infrastructure, proven high-grade systems, and vastly underexplored targets.

As a key member of the Hecla Nevada Regional Exploration team the incumbent Senior Exploration Geologist will be responsible for assuming a strategic role in leadership and direction of near mine, district, and regional exploration activities.

The Senior Exploration Geologist will work in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic and results-driven atmosphere. Adherence and promotion of all applicable safety, environmental and regulatory requirements is mandatory. The Senior Exploration Geologist will supervise, mentor, and advise the exploration staff team members and contractors to ensure business plans are achieved. Position-specific requirements may include generation and supervision of near mine and district drill targets, geologic mapping and sampling, budget preparation, reporting, project management, planning geophysical surveys and generation of systematic and detailed geologic maps, cross-sections, and geologic modeling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Foster a safe work environment and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, best practices, and company standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports.
• Lead regional geological interpretations, mapping, and sampling efforts.
• Generate geologic maps, cross-sections, 3D models, and presentation materials using Vulcan and ArcGIS.
• Plan, budget, and execute exploration drilling programs (surface and underground).
• Log and sample drill core and chips with accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of NI 43-101–compliant resource models.
• Collect, interpret, and provide geological data to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Corporate, Mine Operations, Engineering, and Permitting/Environmental.
• Align geology initiatives with overall organizational goals and business strategy.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, contractors, vendors, and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Geology required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, with preference for expertise in low-sulfidation epithermal deposits required.

SCHEDULE

The position is based on a standard 4-days-on/3-days-off rotation; however, alternative schedules may be considered. Depending on business needs, weekends and rotating shifts may be required.

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla is an Equal Opportunity Employer.