Senior Geologist

About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

We are a U.S. company that combines advanced mineral exploration technologies with electric metals exploration projects predominantly located in the United States. We use our accurate and powerful Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics provided by our subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc., to accelerate and de-risk the mineral exploration process as we seek to discover new deposits of critical metals that may otherwise be undetectable by traditional exploration technologies. We believe the United States is significantly underexplored and has the potential to yield major new discoveries of critical metals. Our mineral exploration efforts focus on copper as well as other metals including nickel, vanadium, cobalt, platinum group elements, gold and silver. Through the advancement of our portfolio of electric metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona and the Tintic Copper-Gold Project in Utah, as well as other exploration projects in the United States, we intend to support United States supply chain independence by finding and delivering the critical metals necessary for the electrification of the economy. We also operate a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma’aden to explore for minerals on ~48,500 km of underexplored Arabian Shield in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary:

This is a permanent position performing early-stage exploration work at a variety of projects across the Western US. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering high quality geologic information and assisting with the supervision of geophysical and drill contractors in a remote field based exploration environment. They will also supervise a small team of field based geologists and technicians, including responsibility for mentoring.

Core Responsabilities:

• Under direction of the Manager – Early Stage Exploration, design and implement exploration programs across the western US including geophysical surveys, geological mapping and sampling, soil and stream sediment surveys, and drill programs.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of a diverse team of exploration professionals.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Engage with Geoscience Services to ensure that Ivanhoe Electric’s geoscience standards, workflows and practices are implemented and ensure that innovations and best practices are shared across Ivanhoe Electric.
• Ensure and maintain a high level of data quality, security, and QA/QC.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of exploration budgets.
• Ensure projects are completed on-time, on-budget.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of project and program activities
• Establishing and ensuring projects and crews observe and maintain the highest standards possible for the company and individual projects.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or equivalent required. A masters in economic geology is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Porphyry, Epithermal or Carbonate-hosted-deposit (CRD) mineral systems in an early stage, field-based exploration context.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an exploration geologist in a project lead / managerial capacity including planning and tracking budgets and project reporting is preferred.
• Must have reasonable competence and experience with geologic mapping as well as experience leveraging geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data to develop action plans for ongoing geologic studies and exploration.
• Previous drill program experience including supervision of drilling contractors and knowledge of drilling processes and techniques.
• Experience and competence with GIS and Resource Modelling Software, preferably Leapfrog and ArcGIS is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Advanced knowledge of hydrothermal mineral deposits, particularly epithermal systems, porphyry copper, skarns and carbonate replacements for the exploration for and evaluation of such is a significant advantage.
• Ability to understand and implement industry best practices and technological processes for mapping, sampling, drill core logging, and other exploration activities.
• Experience with sample and data collection and the ability to analyze and leverage diverse analytical datasets such as petrography, spectrometry, geochronology, and petrophysical properties with respect to the exploration for mineral systems.
• Ability to effectively present exploration programs and provide regular formal and informal updates.
• Preparation, adaptation, and implementation of standard operating procedures to fit project scopes.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills in an agile, fast paced environment.
• Capable of operating independently and safely with a small team while solving problems and appropriately managing risk in a remote environment.
• Must communicate with professionals, collaborate with contractors, and manage key stakeholder relationships in the community.
• Effective execution of this role will require extended time periods at various projects across the western US.

Diversity Statements:

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

The Company offers a professional and entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation, and employee benefits package. Please forward your resume, cover letter with salary expectations, and references, to Human Resources at humanresources@ivanhoeelectric.com.