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Turner Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Exploration Project Geologist for a 6-month project assignment with the possibility of extension. This role supports exploration drilling programs and field operations, combining technical geology expertise with project coordination, contractor management, and exploration program oversight.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on core logging experience and a proven track record supporting or managing exploration drilling programs in active field environments. This position requires regular travel to project sites throughout Arizona and close collaboration with geologists, drilling contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate exploration drilling activities and day-to-day field operations.
• Ensure equipment, field supplies, and materials arrive on schedule.
• Manage field schedules and drill program work plans.
• Monitor project progress including drilling, logging, sampling, scanning, and assay workflows.
• Oversee contractor and vendor performance.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges that impact schedules, budgets, or project objectives.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders.
• Support the review and interpretation of exploration data and results.
• Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate findings and recommend next phases of work.
• Balance operational priorities with technical exploration objectives.

Typical Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Reviewing drilling progress and inspecting core retrieval activities.
• Coordinating with drilling contractors and resolving field issues.
• Updating project schedules, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Meeting with geologists and project stakeholders to review exploration results.
• Reporting project risks, milestones, and recommendations.
• Supporting ongoing program adjustments based on new geological information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of mineral exploration experience.
• Hands-on experience logging drill core and supporting exploration drilling programs.
• Experience coordinating field operations, contractors, and exploration activities.
• Strong understanding of drilling, sampling, and exploration workflows.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard geological data management systems.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing exploration drill programs.
• Experience working with multiple contractors and vendors.
• Knowledge of exploration project budgeting and scheduling.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance requirements within mining operations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communicator who performs well under pressure.
• Organized and detail-oriented professional.
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to balance technical and operational priorities.
• Collaborative team player who can effectively work with field crews, contractors, technical specialists, and leadership teams.

Employment Details

• 6-month contract assignment.
• Potential for extension based on project needs and performance.
• Full-time schedule.
• Regular travel to project sites required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.