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Coeur Mining

Exploration Geologist

Lovelock, NV · On-site

We Pursue a Higher Standard Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals ... Log Reverse Circulation drill chips or Diamond Drill core and help maintain data in acQuire ...

SSR Mining Inc.

$80 - $100/hr

Experience with exploration drilling, specific technical knowledge of air rotary and core drillingSSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...

SSR Mining Inc.

Drill Services Supervisor

Nevada, IA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Experience with exploration drilling, specific technical knowledge of air rotary and core drillingSSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...

Blue Moon Metals

Drill Coordinator

Imlay, NV · On-site

Equivalent combination of education and relevant mining or exploration experience will be considered. Experience * Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting mineral exploration or drilling ...

Blue Moon Metals

Drill Coordinator

Imlay, NV · On-site

Equivalent combination of education and relevant mining or exploration experience will be considered. Experience * Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting mineral exploration or drilling ...

Jobtailor

$100 - $125/hr

Lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory drilling, solution-mining wells, geothermal wells, and disposal wells * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ...

Blaschak Anthracite

Mining Engineer Intern

Mahanoy City, PA

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Mining Engineer Intern wanted for an established and growing anthracite coal company. * Create an ... exploration drilling and/or other exploration. * Evaluate reserves estimates in relation to mine ...

Turner Mining Group

Drill Operator

Bullhead City, AZ · On-site

Drill Operator Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction services across Sonora. As Drill Operator you will put high-precision holes in the ground that unlock ore ...

Turner Mining Group

Drill Operator

Bullhead City, AZ · On-site

Drill Operator Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction services across Sonora. As Drill Operator you will put high-precision holes in the ground that unlock ore ...

Turner Mining Group

Drill Operator

Bullhead City, AZ

Drill Operator Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction services across Sonora. As Drill Operator you will put high-precision holes in the ground that unlock ore ...

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Exploration Geologist

Coeur Mining

Lovelock, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support exploration programs including infill and expansion drilling, logging, and mapping at project areas.

  • Assist with geologic mapping, logging, data management, and geologic model construction.

  • Log drill chips or core and maintain exploration data in the database.

Coeur Mining rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 41 rated mining

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is 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 Chiapas 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 a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.


About the Job: 

Coeur Rochester, a subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc., is seeking an 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
  • Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit-enrolled employees and their dependents, providing convenient access to quality care at no additional cost


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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