CORE PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

Play a lead role in surface exploration activities at the Gold Bar and Tonkin properties located in central Nevada. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

1    PEOPLE

•          Communicates with and coordinates contract drill personnel.

•          Collaborate as a team with other exploration and technical services personnel.

•          Communicates with site and corporate senior management.

•          Provides guidance and feedback to other technical team members as requested.  

•          May be assigned supervisory duties for new or less experienced team members. Performs required training per identified skills requirements.

•   Understands all KPIs

•   Frequent interface with assigned contractors

2    GEOLOGIC SKILL SETS

Operational Planning

•          Provides input into the current exploration projects and timelines.  

•          Participate collaboratively in planning meetings, exploration forecasts and reviews of current or planned work.

•          May provide operational input into annual exploration budget.

•          Uses processes and systems that enable the team to reach objectives

Operational / Technical Execution:

•          Experience in management of exploration processes and applications

•          Strong field skill and mapping ability in complex geologic terrains

•          Fundamental understanding of geochemistry and geophysical methods with ability to design programs and interpret results

•          Advanced knowledge of various drilling methods to be able to design and execute drill programs and interpret results

Geologic Modelling

•          Identify operational opportunities for growth and development.

•          Computer literate in ArcGIS and modelling software, preferably Leapfrog Geo

•          Completes deposit scale geologic models.

•          Maintain and update geologic models.

•          Liaise with Senior Resource Geologist to apply sound geologic interpretations to create resource models.

•          Advanced knowledge of QA/QC protocols and ensure quality standards/goals are met.

Administration and Controls

•          Take part in general daily staff/management and weekly safety meetings.

•          Carry out routine administration and reporting.

•   Accuracy of information

•   Deadlines met

3    HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

•         Actively support all Safety and Health Management systems and regulatory compliance.

•         Actively support all Environmental requirements.

•          Communicate and adhere to safety-related best practices.

•         Ensure that contractors/ and or vendors adhere to safety related practices and procedures.

•         Adhere to Environmental requirements.

•         Communicate any safety issues to appropriate parties  

•   Regulatory compliance

•   Compliance to HSE- best practices

CROSS FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

•         Safety and Health personnel ensures contractors are compliant with all safety standards.

•         Exploration team: updating geological maps, geologic models, liaise with database team to ensure integrity of input data.

•         QA/QC: protocols, reports, data

DISCRETIONARY WORK (NON-CORE)

•         Identify operational opportunities for growth and development

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

•         Authorizations based on sign off DOA level of approvals.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

•     Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

•     Master’s degree preferred.

•     2 – 5 Years of experience as a geologist, preferably within both mine and exploration environments

•     Proven leadership and coaching skills

•      Familiarity with complex geology of Carlin-type deposits

•     ArcGIS and modelling software, preferably Leapfrog Geo

STATUTORY/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

•     Valid driver’s licence

•     Operates company vehicles in a variety of conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS

•     Field work and long-distance transit in natural and uneven terrain

•     Exposure to weather conditions ranging from extreme heat, rain, snow, and high winds at elevations of 6,000 feet or higher.

•     Field work around heavy earth moving, drills, equipment, vehicles, and machinery present.

•     Walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving work items.

•     Lifting occasionally up to 50lbs

•     Required to hear heavy- and light-duty equipment traffic signals.

•     PPE required

KNOWLEDGE

•     Advanced level knowledge of geological operations

•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite + computer software and systems relating to this role.

•     Knowledge of HSEQ standards and requirements relevant to this area of work

•     Knowledge of company policy and procedures

SKILLS

•     Interpersonal skills

•     Communication skills

•     Leadership skills

•     Management skills

•     Coaching skills

•     Level-appropriate problem-solving skills

•     Report writing skills

•     Effective meeting skills

•     Analyse and interpret data

•     Time management and prioritization skills

•     Planning skills

•     Business acumen

•     Strategic thinking

•     Ability to utilise radio communications and devices

BEHAVIOURAL / ATTRIBUTES

•     Demonstrate a positive business acumen.

•     Ability to work under minimal supervision.

•     Flexibility to adapt to and lead change

•     Able to effectively manage multiple / changing priorities.

•     Ability to work within a team-based environment