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Careermine lists this Chief Geologist opportunity in elko, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Central Nevada Gold
Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located ten kilometers southeast of Battle Mountain and five kilometers south of the i80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.
Position Overview
The 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 Structure
This position reports to the Geology Manager and works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, permitting and corporate teams.
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Worksite address
elko, NV, 89802, US
Who can apply
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