About This Role
Reporting to the Principal Geologist, the Geologist will collaborate closely with mining operations, environmental teams, contractors, and technical personnel across the site. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of North America’s most significant lithium projects and contribute directly to the future of critical mineral production.
Responsibilities
- Interpret geologic data and provide geologic structure and assay information and assessments
- Monitor state and federal drilling permit requirements and protection of reserves
- Supervise contractors during geologic drilling and other related projects
- Collect and analyze geotechnical data
- Maintain geologic files, QA/QC data, databases, and samples
- Complete special technical studies as assigned
- Update and maintain the short-range geological, structural, and block models for use in short-range mine planning
- Lead and support Ore Control efforts to ensure that ore is being mined efficiently and reconciliation is tracked correctly
- Perform all duties in accordance with MSHA regulations, state and federal requirements, and company policies
- Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
- Support environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Assist with other teams on various mining-related projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Knowledgeable in sedimentary and lithium geology, geochemistry, and hydrology
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Geobank Database software, and Maptek’s Vulcan block modeling software
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology with 5-10 years of experience in exploration drilling, geological block modeling, and ore control at a surface mining operation
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Fleet Management System reporting
- Master’s degree in Geology
- Professional Geologist designation
- Currently qualified as a Qualified Person under the SEC’s SK-1300 and Canadian 43-101 regulations
Important Details
- Some travel will be required
- Candidate should be based in or willing to relocate to Winnemucca, Nevada (relocation assistance provided)
Physical Demands
- Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday): Kneeling/crouching (field inspections, troubleshooting); pushing/pulling (light equipment, sampling devices); reaching-above/below shoulder (equipment access, truck cabs); riding in heaving equipment (haul trucks, graders); entering/exiting equipment (3-point contact climbing required); working at elevations/heights (pit walls, elevated platforms); bending/stooping (inspecting ground, samples, equipment); lifting (up to 30-40 pounds: core boxes, tools, sampling gear); carrying (PPE kits, survey gear, laptops); climbing (accessing shovels, highwalls, stairs/ladders); standing (pre-shift meetings, pit observations, mine site walk-throughs)
