For over a decade, Rangefront Mining Services has been a trusted partner to the mining industry, delivering staffing, geological expertise, advanced technology, and vehicle support. We combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge solutions to help our clients succeed.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead exploration, resource development, and geological programs for a highly prospective mining project. This role will be responsible for exploration targeting, drilling program management, geological modeling, and technical leadership to support resource growth and project advancement.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing mining company, offering the chance to make an immediate impact on a promising project with significant exploration upside. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to advance discoveries, expand resources, and help drive the long-term success of the project.
The selected candidate should be willing to relocate to the Elko, Nevada area within 6 months to support the long-term needs of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
Exploration Strategy & Target Generation
- Integrate geological, geochemical, geophysical, structural, geotechnical, and assay datasets to identify and prioritize exploration targets.
- Generate and evaluate near-mine and district-scale exploration opportunities to support resource growth and new discoveries.
- Develop, maintain, and refine geological interpretations and geological models.
- Identify geological risks, opportunities, uncertainties, and data gaps that influence project advancement.
- Lead and support field mapping, sampling programs, geophysical surveys, and site evaluations.
Drilling Program Management
- Design, plan, manage, and oversee RC, core, geotechnical, metallurgical, and diamond drilling programs.
- Coordinate drilling logistics, contractor management, permitting support, and field execution.
- Ensure accurate geological logging, sampling, and data collection.
- Interpret drilling results and adjust exploration strategies based on ongoing findings.
Technical Analysis & Geological Modeling
- Interpret structural controls, stratigraphy, alteration systems, and mineralization styles.
- Perform advanced core logging, lithologic interpretation, and geotechnical evaluations.
- Develop and update 3D geological models using industry-standard software.
- Support resource estimation, model refinement, and resource conversion initiatives.
- Integrate geological data into exploration and mine planning workflows.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead day-to-day geological activities while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior geologists, samplers, and technical staff.
- Review, validate, and approve geological logs, maps, interpretations, and models.
- Foster technical excellence and continuous professional development within the geology team.
Data Management & QA/QC
- Maintain rigorous QA/QC protocols for sampling, assays, and geological databases.
- Ensure chain-of-custody procedures, data integrity, and documentation standards are consistently followed.
- Validate geological and assay data to support reliable decision-making.
- Maintain timely updates of geological models and exploration databases.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with mine geology, resource modeling, engineering, survey, environmental, permitting, and operations teams.
- Support near-mine growth initiatives and resource development projects.
- Coordinate with regulatory, land, and environmental personnel to facilitate project approvals and compliance requirements.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare technical reports, exploration summaries, presentations, and management recommendations.
- Communicate geological findings, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support technical disclosures related to exploration results and mineral resources.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and MSHA standards.
- Identify, mitigate, and report safety and environmental hazards.
- Safely operate on-road and off-road vehicles during field activities.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mineral exploration, mining, or resource development.
- Proven success generating, evaluating, and advancing exploration targets.
- Experience designing and managing drilling, mapping, sampling, and geophysical programs.
- Strong geological interpretation and structural geology skills.
- Experience with geological data management, QA/QC programs, and database systems.
- Proficiency with industry-standard software, including:
- Leapfrog Geo
- ArcGIS
- Vulcan, Datamine, Acquire, or similar platforms
- Strong project management, contractor oversight, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation abilities.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work safely in field environments and perform required physical duties.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Geology or related field.
- Professional Geologist (PG) certification or equivalent.
- Experience with resource estimation and resource modeling workflows.
- Experience with Nevada and western U.S. exploration environments.
- Experience with low-sulfidation epithermal gold systems, porphyry-related mineralization, and/or skarn deposits.
- Previous experience supervising geology teams and technical personnel.
- Surface MSHA certification.
Key Competencies
- Strategic exploration thinking
- Geological modeling and interpretation
- Leadership and mentorship
- Project and contractor management
- Data analysis and QA/QC oversight
- Technical communication
- Safety leadership
- Attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Collaborative problem solving
What We Offer
- Competitive pay (DOE) and per diem.
- PPE allowance.
- Paid travel and expenses (if applicable).
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Work with industry leaders in a thriving, expanding company.
About Rangefront Mining Services
Rangefront Mining Services is a US-based company with headquarters in Elko, Nevada and regional offices throughout North America. We specialize in providing contract labor services for the mining and geology industries at locations all over the United States and Canada. With decades of experience and deep relationships in both fields, we have expertise in being able to recognize and qualify the best candidates.
Rangefront strives to re-employ our top-quality candidates after each contract position has ended. We have great relationships with these candidates because of our competitive benefits, exceptional communication, and our commitment to keeping our outstanding laborers employed in great contract positions. This means they are loyal, hardworking, and qualified to take on the next mining or geology project.
Along with many life-goal centered benefits, our company offers many exciting and rewarding opportunities in geology, exploration, and mining. We believe your career with us will be highly fulfilling.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rangefront Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered, candidate must be legally able to work in the United States.
