... executive teams. Key Responsibilities * Lead environmental and permitting strategy aligned with ... Oversee environmental compliance across drilling, exploration, and site development activities
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... executive teams. Key Responsibilities * Lead environmental and permitting strategy aligned with ... Oversee environmental compliance across drilling, exploration, and site development activities
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts * Expert knowledge of creating ...
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts * Expert knowledge of creating ...
Sr. Project Manager- Resource
Reno, NV · On-site
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts. * Expert knowledge of creating ...
Sr. Project Manager- Resource
Reno, NV · On-site
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts. * Expert knowledge of creating ...
Sr. Project Manager- Resource
Reno, NV · On-site
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts * Expert knowledge of creating ...
Sr. Project Manager- Resource
Reno, NV · On-site
Lead and coordinate multiple geothermal exploration programs worldwide, including drilling ... executives, managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts * Expert knowledge of creating ...
... all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development ... other executive-level reporting * Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire ...
... all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development ... other executive-level reporting * Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire ...
... exploration, and environmental sectors. Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers ... It drives executive decision-making through structured governance, scenario analysis, and ...
... exploration, and environmental sectors. Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers ... It drives executive decision-making through structured governance, scenario analysis, and ...
... all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development ... other executive-level reporting * Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire ...
... all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development ... other executive-level reporting * Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire ...
... drilling as needed to improve skills * Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline management ... Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.) * Leadership skills required
... drilling as needed to improve skills * Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline management ... Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.) * Leadership skills required
Senior Manager, FP&A
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
... exploration, and environmental sectors. Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers ... The role has high visibility and frequent interaction with executive leadership. Key ...
Senior Manager, FP&A
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
... exploration, and environmental sectors. Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers ... The role has high visibility and frequent interaction with executive leadership. Key ...
Chief Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Manage the development and metallurgical drilling activities in the Robinson mining district ... Extensive involvement in exploration and resource/reserve development projects, including ...
Chief Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Manage the development and metallurgical drilling activities in the Robinson mining district ... Extensive involvement in exploration and resource/reserve development projects, including ...
... exploration and production activities within a large-scale mining operation. This role plays a ... leadership across drilling, mapping, grade control, and orebody modeling efforts. Key ...
... exploration and production activities within a large-scale mining operation. This role plays a ... leadership across drilling, mapping, grade control, and orebody modeling efforts. Key ...
... exploration, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities, providing strategic guidance to executive ... Lead multidisciplinary teams in identifying, maturing, and prioritizing drilling and development ...
... exploration, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities, providing strategic guidance to executive ... Lead multidisciplinary teams in identifying, maturing, and prioritizing drilling and development ...
Geologist Advisor
Houston, TX · On-site
... executives, industry peers, and technical audiences. This role will be primarily responsible for ... Partner with engineering and operations teams to optimize exploration drilling and execute ...
Geologist Advisor
Houston, TX · On-site
... executives, industry peers, and technical audiences. This role will be primarily responsible for ... Partner with engineering and operations teams to optimize exploration drilling and execute ...
Geologist Advisor
Houston, TX · On-site
... executives, industry peers, and technical audiences. This role will be primarily responsible for ... Partner with engineering and operations teams to optimize exploration drilling and execute ...
Geologist Advisor
Houston, TX · On-site
... executives, industry peers, and technical audiences. This role will be primarily responsible for ... Partner with engineering and operations teams to optimize exploration drilling and execute ...
Chief Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Manage the development and metallurgical drilling activities in the Robinson mining district ... Extensive involvement in exploration and resource/reserve development projects, including ...
Chief Production Geologist
Ruth, NV · On-site
Manage the development and metallurgical drilling activities in the Robinson mining district ... Extensive involvement in exploration and resource/reserve development projects, including ...
Executive Assistant
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
... subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering. Summary Support CME's Drilling Division Manager with calendar management, document and spreadsheet preparation, and ensuring the timely ...
Executive Assistant
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
... subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering. Summary Support CME's Drilling Division Manager with calendar management, document and spreadsheet preparation, and ensuring the timely ...
Geo Tech
Edmond, OK · On-site
... exploration, development, and production. With decades of success and continued growth, the ... Maintain and manage geological and drilling databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
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Geo Tech
Edmond, OK · On-site
... exploration, development, and production. With decades of success and continued growth, the ... Maintain and manage geological and drilling databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Posted today
Mining Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
Coordinate and prioritize the drilling schedule with the Operations Managers. * Schedule internal ... Analyze and interpret exploration data, validate results, and create executive summary reports of ...
Mining Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
Coordinate and prioritize the drilling schedule with the Operations Managers. * Schedule internal ... Analyze and interpret exploration data, validate results, and create executive summary reports of ...
Coordinate and prioritize the drilling schedule with the Operations Managers. * Schedule internal ... Analyze and interpret exploration data, validate results, and create executive summary reports of ...
Coordinate and prioritize the drilling schedule with the Operations Managers. * Schedule internal ... Analyze and interpret exploration data, validate results, and create executive summary reports of ...
Collaborate with the Sales Development Team on drilling ideas, sales strategy workshops, etc ... Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.) * Leadership skills required
Collaborate with the Sales Development Team on drilling ideas, sales strategy workshops, etc ... Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.) * Leadership skills required
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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive drilling exploration in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Job description
Permitting & Environmental Manager
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Background
Key Strengths
Why This Role
Additional Information
Location: Near Salt Lake City / Tooele, Utah
About the OpportunityAn emerging U.S.-based gold developer is seeking an Environmental Manager (Permitting Manager) to play a key leadership role in advancing a large-scale open-pit heap leach project in Utah. This is a high-impact, development-stage opportunity where you will help shape environmental strategy, lead permitting efforts, and influence the successful transition from exploration through construction readiness.
This role offers the chance to work on a well-positioned project with strong infrastructure and momentum, while collaborating closely with technical, operational, and executive teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead environmental and permitting strategy aligned with project development milestones
- Manage permitting processes, including regulatory engagement and consultant coordination
- Oversee environmental compliance across drilling, exploration, and site development activities
- Support and guide environmental baseline studies (wildlife, water, air quality, soils, etc.)
- Act as the on-site environmental lead, partnering with field teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Identify risks, drive compliance, and implement practical solutions in a dynamic environment
- Provide leadership in environmental stewardship, incident response, and continuous improvement
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure strong regulatory alignment
Ideal Background
- 10+ years of environmental and permitting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Experience supporting major permitting efforts in mining or large-scale industrial projects
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and field operations
- Proven ability to work in development-stage projects with shifting priorities
- Experience with the BLM and DOGM are necessary. NEEPA experience would be a plus.
Key Strengths
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams
- Hands-on leader who is comfortable in both field and strategic environments
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong compliance mindset
- Adaptive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving projects
Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead environmental and permitting efforts on a significant U.S. gold development project
- High visibility role with direct impact on project advancement and timelines
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership
- Strong platform for career growth as the project moves toward construction and operations
Additional Information
- Field-based role with regular site presence required
- Strong safety culture and commitment to environmental responsibility are critical