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Coeur Mining

Exploration Geologist

Lovelock, NV · On-site

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the ... Minimum 3 years of mining/exploration industry experience. Recent graduate with internship/hands on ...

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Exploration Geologist

Exploration Geologist

Coeur Mining

Lovelock, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

Coeur Mining rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

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 Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester 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:


Coeur Rochester, a subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc., is seeking a Exploration Geologist for its open pit Rochester Silver-Gold Mine, located northeast of Lovelock, Nevada. Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, the Exploration Geologist will provide support for geologic mapping, geologic logging and exploration drilling program execution, both at the mine and nearby projects.


Responsibilities:

  • Support exploration programs – infill and expansion drilling, logging and mapping at project areas.
  • Assist with QA/QC protocols, data management and geologic model construction.
  • Map mine benches in support of geological modeling
  • Maintain exploration geological, drilling, and permitting maps.
  • Log Reverse Circulation drill chips or Diamond Drill core and help maintain data in acQuire database.
  • Contribute to the planning of the exploration programs and target generation.
  • Perform strenuous physical activities and be able to lift multiple 40 lb. samples on a daily basis.
  • Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with Company’s safety and environmental policies.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science in geology or equivalent earth sciences degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of mining/exploration industry experience. Recent graduate with internship/hands on experience to be considered.
  • Academic or working background in structural geology and epithermal Au-Ag systems.
  • Experience in geologic mapping, sampling, logging, and geologic interpretation
  • Familiar with database software - acQuire experience preferred
  • Experience with GIS software – ArcGIS experience preferred.
  • Familiar with Geologic Modeling software – Vulcan and/or Leapfrog experience preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, presentation and communications skills.
  • Ability to work in multiple-task environment and properly assign priorities.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support organization's priorities and preferences.

Additional Information:

  • This role will require an interchangeable schedule of either 8 days on, 6 days off, or 4 days on, 3 days off.
  • Relocation available for certain positions
  • Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
  • 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
  • Flexible schedule


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.

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