Our client is seeking an Exploration Manager to lead all exploration activities, including near-existing deposits and regional exploration team activities. This role will provide technical leadership to support effective exploration planning, execution, and decision-making.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate exploration potential, identify and prioritize targets, and develop, manage, and provide technical input to exploration programs.
Manage target generation, assessment, and the exploration project pipeline.
Contribute to drill program planning focused on resource discovery, resource growth, and optimization.
Plan and coordinate geological, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling programs.
Ensure QA/QC programs are implemented, review results, and address identified issues.
Support exploration team development through mentorship, training, and technical guidance.
Perform and support geological and structural modeling as required.
Adhere to safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements, including identifying and reporting unsafe conditions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong ability to integrate and interpret multi-disciplinary exploration data to support geological interpretation and decision-making.
Advanced understanding of QA/QC principles, including program implementation, data validation, and assessment.
Proficiency with industry-standard exploration and mining software, GIS applications, and 3D geological modeling.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and team-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Geosciences or a related field, including completion of a field camp program.
Minimum 15 years of mineral exploration experience, including Carlin-type, epithermal gold-silver, and other deposit types.
Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience within the mining industry.
Experience in near-mine and regional exploration programs, including advancing and evaluating surface and underground exploration projects.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nevada
Website
https://www.ascendancyrecruiting.com
Skills
3D Modelingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Drillingunmatched
Earth Sciencesunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Exploration Managementunmatched
Geographic Information System Softwareunmatched
Geologyunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Mineral/Mining Explorationunmatched
Mining Industryunmatched
Mining Industry Softwareunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Program Planningunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Subsurface/Underground Explorationunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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