Albemarle Corporation · 2 days ago
Principal Exploration Geologist
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Responsibilities
Review internal and external exploration programs for technical rigor, ensuring they meet minimum standards for progression.
Technical liaison for meetings and data reviews with exploration partners.
Develop the strategic and tactical opportunities for Albemarle’s resource growth in North America.
Continuously refine Albemarle’s understanding of lithium pegmatite genesis, including highlighting research opportunities.
Review global opportunities on an as-needed basis, collaborating with other technical professionals worldwide.
Support technical development of all Albemarle staff members, from junior exploration geologists to top-level presentations.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Geology
Postgraduate degree in Geology viewed strongly
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in exploration and mining, preferably with direct experience in lithium pegmatites. Experience in greenstone-hosted gold or nickel exploration also viewed positively
Involvement with exploration partnership deals
Commitment to team safety and health in all aspects of planning and execution
Extensive exploration geology experience with focus on mineral systems thinking, direct detection techniques applicable to lithium pegmatites, and preparing and evaluating exploration program proposals
Experience using Structural Geology and its applications to field mapping and targeting
Experience in evaluating lithium pegmatite prospects considered strongly
Proactive review of external market movements and ability to understand their potential impact on the exploration and resource acquisition landscape
Strong interpersonal communication skills, especially including collaborative technical communication
A proven problem solver with leadership, mentoring, team building, and motivation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Proficiency with Maptek Vulcan, Leapfrog Geo, or other modeling software
Participate in annual internal and external budget project reviews
Preferred
Direct experience in lithium pegmatites
Experience in greenstone-hosted gold or nickel exploration
Experience in evaluating lithium pegmatite prospects
Postgraduate degree in Geology
Proactive review of external market movements and understanding their potential impact on exploration and resource acquisition landscape
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health.
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2023 (4)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Energy
2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
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