Senior Geology Lead – Orebody & Resource Optimization

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine seeks a technical and operational leader for the site geology team in Elko, NV. You will guide geologists and technicians, drive safety performance, and deliver high-quality geological outputs, optimizing orebody knowledge and asset value through robust modeling and resource conversion.

You will mentor staff, define safety KPIs, manage conversion drilling and grade control programs, ensure knowledge capture into models, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Process,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree with equivalent experience.
• Over ten years' experience in mine geology or exploration.
• Minimum five years' in a senior role managing a team of technical and supporting technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of geologists and technicians, ensuring technical and professional development.
• Define and deliver safety KPIs for the team.
• Own and execute strategic conversion drilling programs to support resource and reserve conversion.
• Own and execute grade control drilling programs to de-risk near-term plans.
• Capture and integrate geological knowledge into models and the ongoing plan.
• Conduct detailed mine plan reviews with geologic risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Safety and Finance.
• Monitor departmental KPIs to meet drilling, cost and ounce delivery targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Careermine seeks a technical and operational leader for the site geology team in Elko, NV. You will guide geologists and technicians, drive safety performance, and deliver high-quality geological outputs, optimizing orebody knowledge and asset value through robust modeling and resource conversion.

You will mentor staff, define safety KPIs, manage conversion drilling and grade control programs, ensure knowledge capture into models, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Process,