Project Geologist

Silver Lake Resources•White River, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and safe work practices of the project exploration team, abiding by company policies and legislation, and leading by example. The Project Geologist will provide mentoring and guidance to the exploration team, acting as the Senior Exploration Geologist in their absence. Key duties include supervising exploration work programs, geological documentation, and providing technical guidance to the team. The role also involves contributing to company exploration plans, ensuring timely reporting, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Formal qualifications in Geology
At least 2 years’ experience in an exploration geology role
Some exposure to exploration and various exploration techniques
Working knowledge of exploration software
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite use
Valid G-Class driver’s license

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and safe work practices of all employees and contractors on the project exploration team.
Understand and familiarize oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures.
Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.
Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to Exploration Geologists and Field staff within the team.
Act as the Senior Exploration Geologist in their absence by directing and providing leadership to the team.
Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from your Supervisor.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
Provide supervision of the exploration team encompassing, division of tasks, regular communication, and feedback, and assisting in the exploration geologist’s professional development.
Ensure all aspects of exploration geology are carried out to current industry standards for the project, encompassing: Target generation, Logistical planning, Budget inputs and maintenance.
Supervise exploration work programmes.
Geological documentation (including table 1 of 2014 JORC code).
Assist with regulatory documentation (e.g., Permitting, Annual Reports, and Assessments).
Provide technical guidance to the geological team based at the exploration project.
Provide requested input to overall company exploration plans.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities.
Provide project leadership and maintain SLR confidentiality.
Communicate and promote effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Work as part of a small team and actively contribute.
Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by your Supervisor within required timeframes.
Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.
Set tasks for Exploration Geologists, providing clear timeframes and expectations.