Junior Exploration Geologist, Springer

Blue Moon Metals•Mariposa County, California, CA

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About The Position

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Field Exploration Geologist to join its team at the Blue Moon project in Mariposa County, California. The role supports geological operations and exploration, logging, and modeling activities, providing hands-on experience in a mining environment focused on responsible resource development. The geologist will support discovery-focused exploration at the Springer project, contributing to geological understanding, target development, field program design and implementation, and communication of results and recommendations. The position includes field mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, and drill program execution, along with supervisory and mentoring responsibilities. The role also supports safe and environmentally sensitive operations, compliance with company procedures and hazard controls, staff development, exploration reporting, and cost management. The geologist will collaborate with the Senior Geologist to gather and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data and identify prospective targets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Geology.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Relevant field geology, technical, and academic experience.
Proficiency with relevant geological and reporting software, with ongoing improvement of software skills.
Knowledge of local exploration and mining regulations.
Good time-management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree.
Relevant management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with discovery-focused exploration projects at Springer and improve geological understanding of the project and wider region.
Develop exploration targets and support rigorous, cost-effective testing and evaluation.
Design and implement field exploration programs.
Communicate results, observations, and recommendations to management.
Participate in geological mapping, drill core or chip logging, surface sampling, and drill program execution.
Conduct operations safely and in an environmentally sensitive manner, with due regard for local community concerns.
Follow company safety procedures, safeguards, controls, and hazard management plans; participate in health and safety system development and maintain required reporting.
Supervise and review the work of direct reports and others, providing feedback to the Senior Geologist.
Provide direction, technical guidance, and mentoring to staff and monitor performance and development plans for direct reports.
Ensure personnel have appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction, and training for their tasks.
Facilitate effective communication among team members and related departments.
Keep costs within budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and plan, approve, and monitor authorized expenditures.
Assist with improvements to company safety systems and work toward achieving zero lost-time injuries.
Complete at least 5,000 meters of exploration drilling for the financial year.
Help maintain daily, weekly, and monthly quality-control and exploration deliverable targets.
Assist with preparing daily and weekly reports on time.
Participate in staff development and training.
Collaborate with the Senior Geologist to gather and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets and identify prospective targets.
Manage, execute, and report on exploration programs and geological projects.