Exploration Geologist

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We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Exploration Geologist will report to the Senior Exploration Geologists and is responsible for various duties relating to on-site drilling, core logging, and date interpretation. The schedule for this position is 15 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 13 days off.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for accurate logging and sampling of core.

- Work closely with contract core-loggers to ensure accuracy and consistent data capture.

- Create and communicate results and progress via presentations and written reports to Senior Exploration Geologist.

- Perform surface and underground mapping and sampling campaigns over prospect areas.

- Oversee surface and underground drilling programs from the planning stage to the interpretation stage. This includes overseeing drill rigs and drill crews for geology group, creating drill plans, providing logistical support, modeling, and presenting final data.

- Interpret and manage geochemical data.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.

- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust and takes accountability.

- Minimum of 3 years mine geology experience.

- BS degree in Geology or equivalent discipline.

- Ability to identify rocks and minerals in a field setting.

- Basic understanding of geologic processes and structural settings, sampling techniques, and analytical processes.

- Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.

- Skilled at the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Spreadsheets.

- Experience in the use of GIS software.

- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.

- Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

- Previous mine exploration geology experience.

- MSc degree inapplicable field of study

- Experience in use of 3D modeling software like Vulcan, Leapfrog, etc.

- Preference given to Alaska residents.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.