Senior Geologist: Exploration Leader & Resource Modeling

Turner Mining Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Turner Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist for a direct-hire role with a mining organization in Arizona. You will lead geological programs supporting exploration, resource evaluation, and mine development, including core logging, modeling, and data management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mineral exploration or related geology roles, with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience in drilling programs and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Minimum of five years in mineral exploration, mine geology, or related discipline.
• Experience leading drilling programs and geological modeling.
• Experience with GIS, 3D interpretation, and data systems (Leapfrog Geo, ArcGIS).
• Strong QA/QC practices and geological database management.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health, safety, and environmental practices across geological activities.
• Lead diamond drill core and RC logging, sampling, and geological interpretation.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior geologists and contract personnel.
• Ensure high-quality geological data capture and achievement of logging, cutting, and sampling objectives.
• Oversee drilling programs focused on resource confirmation and infill drilling.
• Coordinate with drillers and supervisors to monitor progress and data quality.
• Validate collar, downhole survey, and other drilling data prior to database entry.
• Lead geological mapping, sampling, and cross-section interpretation.
• Develop and maintain geological models and supporting datasets.
• Interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical, and structural data to support mine development.

Skills

Leadership

Geology expertise

Data management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

ArcGIS

Job description

Turner Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist for a direct-hire role with a mining organization in Arizona. You will lead geological programs supporting exploration, resource evaluation, and mine development, including core logging, modeling, and data management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mineral exploration or related geology roles, with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience in drilling programs and QA/QC processes.