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Geologist, Junior - Blue Moon

Mariposa County, California

The Blue Moon Mine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Geologist to join our dynamic team in Mariposa County, California. The successful candidate will support geological operations, contribute to exploration, logging and modeling activities, and gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge mining environment focused on responsible resource development.

The Junior Geologist is accountable for Supervising at least 2 geology technicians.

Key Responsibilities

 Exploration: Assist with discovery focused exploration on specific projects within the Blue Moon project through:  

• Increased geological understanding of the project and wider region 

• Developing good exploration targets with rigorous, but cost-effective testing and evaluation 

• Implement a variety of field exploration programs 

• Communicating results, observations and recommendations to management 

• Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner with due regard to local community concerns 

• Expected to fully participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities 

Safety 

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices. 

• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used. 

• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures 

• Ensure hazard management plans are observed.  

• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required. 

• Active participation to the Health & Safety system development 

People 

• Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others and provide feedback to the Senior Geologist 

• Overview, provide direction and act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff while ensuring work outputs are in line with exploration program. 

• Be responsible for implementing and ongoing monitoring of performance and development review plans for all direct reports. 

• Ensure personnel have the appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction and training to safely undertake their tasks. 

• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related department. 

• Be an active team member of the exploration group and company as a whole but also be proactive in individual lateral and forward thinking. 

Key Performance Indicators

Safety 

• Assist with constant improvements of the Company's safety systems 

• Achieve zero LTI's 

Production 

• Complete a minimum of 5,000m of exploration drilling for the financial year 

• Assist with maintaining daily/weekly/monthly quality control and exploration deliverable targets 

• Assist with preparation of daily and weekly reports by the due date 

• Participate actively in staff development and training 

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills  
• Demonstrates strong conceptual skills and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Active driver

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Geology) or related tertiary qualification. 

• M.sc Degree (desirable) 

Technical Capabilities

• Advanced use of various company & departmental systems 

• Computer knowledge: achieve proficient knowledge and constant self-improvement of all aspects of geological and reporting software required 

• Relevant field geology, technical and academic experience 

• Knowledge of the local exploration and mining regulations 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

Role Challenges

• Aid in the discovery of additional high-grade, economic ore deposits through systematic exploration and lateral thinking 

• Create and maintain harmony and efficiency within the geological team, and the Company as a whole 

• Manage, execute and report on results from exploration programs and geological projects 

• Work in collaboration with the Senior Geologist to gather and interpret critical geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets to identify the most prospective targets that have the potential to yield a significant ore discovery. 

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note: Our U.S. business entity is Keystone Mines Inc.