Exploration Superintendent

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exploration Superintendent reports to the Operations Manager and the primary role is to manage a safe, effective, and efficient exploration program with the objective to increase mineral resources on projects suitable to support, grow, and de-risk the life of asset plans, through high-quality geology, accurate geological modeling, cost management, and strategic prioritization.

Requirements

• Degree majoring in Geology, preferably with Honours, from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 10 years’ geological experience in the mining industry in both green fields and nearmine exploration environment – majority must be in gold and at least 6 years in supervisory capacity.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Geological Software (Leapfrog, Datamine, Arc GIS).
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Orebody interpretation skills and resource skills
• Exposure to resource modelling and estimation.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Ability to lead team to adapt to new technology, improved processes and practices.
• First Aid Certificate
• Awareness of MSHA Inspection Act & Regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Discovery team including ensuring all team members have clearly defined roles, accountabilities and individual development plans.
• Provide feedback on performance and conduct formal performance reviews.
• Complete quarterly career development conversations with senior geologists. Ensure senior geologists are completing their conversations.
• Coach all geologists in best practice geological, safety and environmental protocols.
• Assign appropriate actions to the team to execute the work that supports the corporate plan.
• Assess, communicate and contribute to The assessment of opportunities to improve the discovery rate or bring forward development of resources, including those on non-NSR tenements.
• The creation of geology and estimation models to identify gaps in knowledge or data and implement actions to address risks.
• Physical and cost tracking on a monthly basis.
• Independently deliver a budget across multiple projects that is achievable and aligns to the corporate strategy and LOA plans.
• Develop drill schedules and milestone calendars and adjust as necessary. Communicate variances and risks to plan appropriately.
• Work with other departments including mining engineering, geotechnical engineering and metallurgy to ensure all upcoming projects in the LOA are derisked and ready for progression to resource development.
• Manage contractors and suppliers engaged in exploration activities on the project area.
• Complete and present periodic reports in both PowerPoint and word document format as per department, corporate and statutory requirements.
• Evaluate, optimise and implement change and or improvements to all geological processes as appropriate.
• Review information for JORC reporting including Table 1 and providing significant intercepts.
• Ensure all tenements are maintained and kept in good standing through effective budgeting.
• Coordinate images for ASX releases and assist discovery geologists with the generation of images for company releases.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances and 401K
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior