Position OverviewThe Chief Geologist will lead all geological functions supporting exploration, resource growth, mine development, and long-term reserve replacement at the Mule Canyon Project and other company assets. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, guiding multidisciplinary programs from target generation through resource definition while ensuring geological models, databases, and reporting meet the highest industry standards.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership for all geological activities including exploration, resource development, mine geology, and geologic modeling.
- Build, develop and maintain a high-performance geology department focused on safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead district-scale exploration targeting through integration of geological, structural, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling datasets.
- Directs resource definition drilling to grow reserves, and oversees geological data, modeling and interpretations to ensure reliable mineral resource estimations.
- Ensure geological databases, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and chain-of-custody meet industry best practices.
- Foster collaboration across Exploration, Mine Operations, Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental, and Land departments.
- Prepare and manage geology budgets with oversite on contractor and program performance.
- Deliver technical presentations and strategic updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors regarding exploration performance, resource growth, and geological risks.
- Create, review and edit internal and external technical reports to support regulatory compliance, mineral resource disclosures, and public reporting requirements.
Qualifications- B.S degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related discipline (M.S. preferred).
- Qualified Person status or the ability to become a Qualified Person in two or less years.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing multidisciplinary geology teams.
- Strong knowledge of structural geology, alteration systems and mineralization controls (Low Sulfidation Epithermal experience is a plus).
- Proficiency in Leapfrog Geo, ArcGIS and Vulcan/Datamine or equivalent mining software.
- Experience managing RC and diamond drilling programs and road/pad construction.
- Strong budgeting, project management, and contractor oversight experience.
- Commitment to safe work practices and environmental stewardship.
Reporting StructureThis position reports to the Geology Manager and works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, permitting and corporate teams.
