Senior Geologist — Exploration & Resource Development Lead

Turner Mining Group; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to support exploration and resource development for a large-scale gold and silver mining operation in the United States. The role involves drill planning, logging, mapping, sampling, QA/QC oversight, and geological modeling, collaborating across departments to meet exploration and operational goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in open-pit/underground geology, proficiency in Leapfrog and Vulcan, and strong data validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geosciences or a related field; field camp experience required.
• 10+ years of exploration and/or production geology experience in open pit and/or underground mining environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog and Vulcan geological modeling software.
• Working knowledge of acQuire, MX Deposit, or similar geological database systems.
• Strong QA/QC procedures and data validation experience.
• Experience conducting surface and/or underground geological mapping.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee drilling programs.
• Monitor drilling activities for safety and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct drill rig inspections for safety and environmental standards.
• Log core and RC samples and collect geological data.
• Review assay results and QA/QC performance.
• Update geological models with lithologic, geochemical, hyperspectral, and structural datasets.
• Perform geological mapping and data analysis for resource modeling.
• Coordinate with drilling and field operations teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

Skills

Geology

Field experience

QA/QC

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geosciences

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

acQuire

MX Deposit

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to support exploration and resource development for a large-scale gold and silver mining operation in the United States. The role involves drill planning, logging, mapping, sampling, QA/QC oversight, and geological modeling, collaborating across departments to meet exploration and operational goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in open-pit/underground geology, proficiency in Leapfrog and Vulcan, and strong data validation