Senior Resource Geologist & Leapfrog Modeling Lead

SLR Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Principal Resource Geologist in New York to lead mineral resource modelling, block model construction, and NI 43-101 reporting. The role requires 15-20+ years in minerals exploration and strong expertise with Leapfrog.

You will mentor junior geologists, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and interact with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
• 15-20+ years of minerals exploration, operation, and resource estimation.
• Certification as a Qualified Person (QP) is required.
• Experience with geostatistics and estimation methods (e.g., ordinary kriging).
• Proficiency in 3D mine modelling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, MinePlan, Datamine, or MicroMine).
• Experience with NI 43-101 reports and DR/CRIRSCO standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop geological models and block models for resource estimates.
• Prepare NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents.
• Lead due diligence reviews for project financing, M&A.
• Manage projects and mentor junior geologists and consultants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings.
• Ensure delivery with health & safety, scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Geology

Geostatistics

Project management

English proficiency

Spanish - beneficial

Education

Geology degree

QP Certification

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

MinePlan

Datamine

MicroMine

Job description

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Principal Resource Geologist in New York to lead mineral resource modelling, block model construction, and NI 43-101 reporting. The role requires 15-20+ years in minerals exploration and strong expertise with Leapfrog.

You will mentor junior geologists, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and interact with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables. Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is advantageous.