Project Geologist, Blue Moon
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mariposa, California
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related Earth Science discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of mineral exploration experience.
- Experience with precious or base metal exploration.
- Strong understanding of structural geology, ore deposit models, and exploration methodologies.
- Experience managing diamond drill programs.
- Proficiency with geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
- Experience using database software such as MX Deposit, acQuire, or similar systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote exploration sites.
Nice to have
- Professional Geologist (PG) registration or eligibility.
- Knowledge of precious and base metal deposits, particularly VMS deposits.
- Experience with resource modeling and estimation workflows.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Full description
Job Location: Blue Moon VMS deposit, California, United States
Type: In person at the job location
Duration: Full time
Reports to: Exploration Manager
Position Summary
Blue Moon Metals is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Geologist to lead and support mineral exploration programs from target generation through resource delineation. The successful candidate will oversee daily exploration activities, manage geological data, interpret results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance exploration projects safely, efficiently, and responsibly.
This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership in the field, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute mineral exploration programs including drilling, geological mapping, sampling, modeling, plotting, and target evaluation.
- Supervise and mentor geological technicians, contract geologists, and field crews.
- Manage drill programs including drill planning, contractor coordination, core logging, sampling, QA/QC procedures, and data validation.
- Interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to identify and prioritize exploration targets.
- Maintain accurate geological databases and ensure timely entry and quality control of exploration data.
- Develop cross-sections, maps, models, and technical reports to support exploration decisions.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.
- Prepare technical presentations and reports for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Build positive working relationships with contractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local communities.
- Support permitting activities and environmental baseline studies as required.
- Travel extensively and work in remote field environments for extended periods.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related Earth Science discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of mineral exploration experience.
- Experience with precious or base metal exploration.
- Strong understanding of structural geology, ore deposit models, and exploration methodologies.