Junior Exploration Geologist, Blue Moon

Blue Moon Metals•Mariposa County, California, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Field Exploration Geologist to join our dynamic team at the Blue Moon project 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Geology is required.
Minimum 2 years' related experience.
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
Relevant management experience
Knowledge of the local exploration and mining regulations
Good time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Master's of Science degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with discovery focused exploration on specific projects within the Springer project
Develop good exploration targets with rigorous, but cost-effective testing and evaluation
Design and implement a variety of field exploration programs
Communicate 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
Fully participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, drill program execution, in addition to any supervisory responsibilities
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
Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others and provide feedback to the Senior Geologist
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
Ensure all costs incurred remain within budget and identify cost savings opportunities
Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority
Assist with constant improvements of the Company’s safety systems
Achieve zero LTI’s
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
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