Kinross Gold Corporation · 7 hours ago
Project Exploration Geologist
Fairbanks, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations in various countries. As a Project Exploration Geologist, you will coordinate staff and contractor activities in exploration program design and execution, while also contributing to geologic duties and mentoring junior staff.
MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Provide technical and logistical supervision of project activities in the field and office
Advise on/or carry out technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, project planning, etc.) when appropriate
Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, trenching, and drilling data
Assist in constructing 3D Geologic Models, and compiling and calculating mineral resources
Oversee and enforce rigorous QA/QC standards for all aspects of technical projects
Assist in authoring routine and statutory technical reports
Assist in assessing and maintaining Kinross’ Mineral Estate in Alaska
Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical and core drilling data
Assist in preparing budget requests, scoping contracts, and managing contractors for exploration, resource definition, and project development
Assist in budget tracking and estimation of on-going exploration projects
Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead project teams
Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above
Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct
Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance
Works without risk or harm to self and others
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or equivalent required
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a mine or exploration geologist
Knowledge of exploration techniques as they apply to mineral deposit discovery and evaluation
Advanced knowledge of mineral deposits and the integration of exploration methods in the discovery and mineral deposit evaluation process
Identify and communicate indications of favorable geologic settings (geology, geochemistry, alteration, and geophysics)
Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills
Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam
Preferred
A Masters of Science degree with economic geology emphasis
Experience with ArcGIS or equivalent desktop mapping software and acQuire database software
Familiarity with Leapfrog Geo
Experience with excel and access database
Company
Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-02-03IPO
Leadership Team
J. Paul Rollinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Claude Schimper
COO and EVP
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