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We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Exploration Geologist to join our team at P and C Recruiting. As a key member of our exploration team, you will be responsible for leading the development, exploration, and evaluation of existing projects.

• Collaborate with senior management to develop, explore, and evaluate existing projects.
• Provide technical evaluation of project submittals for potential acquisitions.
• Collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex geological data.
• Develop drill targets and implement drill programs to reach an advance-shelve-drop decision on individual targets through the peer review process.
• Direct and document special studies and laboratory testing.
• Carry out interpretation of district geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to reduce the risk and improve the viability of the projects.
• Perform field mapping and interpretation of structures, alteration, and lithological units for exploration target definition and development.
• Generate district-scale balanced cross-sections.
• Create a 3D geological-structural-alteration district model.
• Generate geochemical correlations of surface and drill hole samples.
• Create and maintain a pipeline ranking system for projects and for drill targets.
• Discuss different solutions to problems with other technical staff.
• Mentor subordinate geologic and geotechnical staff.
• Ensure that high standards of on-site health, safety, and environmental practices are continuously followed, meeting industry and Company standards.
• Work with other intercompany groups, consultants, and drill crews to ensure the safe execution of planned exploration activities.
• Develop and communicate project-level summaries to a wide variety of audiences (technical, financial, corporate).

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field (Master's preferred).
• At least 15 years of experience in geology and exploration.
• At least 10 years of experience in RC/Core logging.
• At least 10 years of experience in field mapping.
• Strong district-scale mapping skills in structurally complex areas essential.
• Experience in Carlin-style, epithermal, and Skarn-CRD style exploration models required.
• Strong computer skills - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, Project, and Excel.
• Proficiency in Micromine and Leapfrog modeling software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, walk over uneven ground for long distances, climb stairs, and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to drive extended distances over paved and dirt roads.
• Ability to see and hear warning signs/signals, equipment, and signs.