Resource Geologist - Mining

About Us – Mako Mining Corp is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally and offers district-scale exploration potential. Mako also owns the Moss Mine in Arizona, an open pit gold mine in northwestern Arizona. Mako also holds a 100% interest in the PEA-stage Eagle Mountain Project in Guyana, South America. Eagle Mountain is the subject of engineering, environmental and mine permitting activity. Mako US Corp (a subsidiary of Mako Mining Corp.) is currently seeking a qualified person for the position of Resource Geologist – Mining.

About this role – Resource Geologist – Mining

Responsibilities

Geological Data Management

- Validate, manage, and maintain drilling, sampling, and assay databases

- Ensure high standards of data quality and integrity for resource modeling

- Generate cross-sections, maps, and interpretations to support exploration and mining

Resource Modeling and Estimation

- Build and maintain 3D geological and resource models using industry software (e.g.: Leapfrog, MinePlan)

- Perform geostatistical analysis and resource estimations in compliance with JORC, NI 43-101, or other standards

- Regularly update resource models to reflect new drilling data and production information

- Classify resources according to industry codes and prepare documentation for reporting

Mine Operations Support

- Provide geological input to mine planning, scheduling, and grade control

- Reconcile resource models against production and update resource estimates accordingly

- Support short-term mine geology teams with block models, grade control, and pit/underground mapping when required

Technical Reporting and Compliance

- Prepare internal and external reports on resource estimates, exploration results, and geological models

- Contribute to technical studies (scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility) and due diligence reviews

- Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and industry reporting codes

Continuous Improvement

- Identify and implement improvements in geological modeling, estimation techniques, and data management

- Stay current with industry software, best practices, and reporting standards

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.*

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field (MSc preferred) - 5+ years of experience in exploration and resource geology within mining operations

- Strong proficiency in geological modeling and estimation software (MinePlan – preferred, Leapfrog – preferred, Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine etc.)

- Solid knowledge of geostatistics, variography, and resource classification

- Familiarity with JORC, NI 43-101, or other international reporting codes

- Strong database management and QA/QC background

- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities

- Professional designation (P. Geo, MAusIMM, RPGeo, or equivalent) preferred

- Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and innovation

- A valid passport is required for international travel

Working Conditions

- Tucson office-based modeling work and field-based exploration / mine site duties

- Exposure to outdoor and mining environments, including open pit and underground settings

- May require FIFO / DIDO roster or extended stays during critical construction and operational phases

Why Join Us

- Play a key role in both expanding mineral resources and supporting active mining operations

- Work with advanced software tools and industry-leading practices in resource geology

- Work alongside a collaborative, diverse, high-performing technical and safety-first team of professionals

- Be a part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement

What We Offer

- $88,000 – $95,000 annual salary

- 401K plus company match

- Paid time off

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Resource Geology: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Tucson, AZ 85701 (Required)

Work Location: In person