Senior Geochemist

RE/SPEC Inc.•Bozeman, MT

72d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Senior Geochemist to provide technical leadership within our growing mining geochemistry and biogeochemistry consulting practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled geochemist who is passionate about solving complex mining and environmental challenges while leading projects, mentoring staff, and helping to shape the future of our mining biogeochemistry technical services. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in mine water management, tailings management, and environmental biogeochemistry to deliver innovative solutions for mining clients across North America and beyond. You will provide technical leadership for geochemical characterization, mine waste and mine water investigations, laboratory and field testing programs, and predictive geochemical and hydrogeochemical modeling. You will be responsible for interpreting complex geochemical, environmental, hydrogeological, and biogeochemical datasets; preparing and reviewing high-quality technical deliverables; and ensuring that work products meet RESPEC’s high standards for technical quality, consistency, and excellence. The Senior Geochemist will help grow RESPEC’s mining geochemistry and biogeochemistry practice by identifying and pursuing opportunities with existing and prospective clients; supporting technical and commercial proposals; strengthening industry and client relationships; identifying new opportunities; and contributing to and collaborating with RESPEC teams across offices and business units on strategic pursuits. This role will also represent RESPEC through professional organizations, conferences, publications, presentations, and other industry engagement activities, as appropriate. This role offers opportunities for career growth and advancement for individuals who demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Successful candidates will foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment by supporting the career development and guidance of junior to mid-level geochemists and scientists. Over time, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives within RESPEC’s mine water and tailings management team and take on increasing levels of technical and practice leadership responsibility.

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Geochemistry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Minimum 5+ years of experience in mining geochemistry or environmental consulting
Demonstrated expertise in managing technical consulting projects
Excellent technical writing, verbal, and presentation abilities
Client management and business development track record
Professional Geologist (PG/P.Geo) registration or ability to obtain
Experience conducting or overseeing predictive geochemical and hydrogeochemical modeling studies
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams
Strong client relationship and business development skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in mining geochemistry or environmental consulting
Established professional network within the mining industry
Strong background in geochemical characterization and interpretation
Experience with mine water quality prediction and geochemical modeling
Track record of technical publications, conference presentations, or industry leadership
Geochemical modeling software (PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, MIN3P, GoldSim, or similar tools)
Geochemical testing programs and laboratory oversight
Environmental microbiology and/or biogeochemistry-related projects
Code-based data analysis workflows (Python, R, SQL)

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for geochemical characterization, mine waste and mine water investigations, laboratory and field testing programs, and predictive geochemical and hydrogeochemical modeling.
Interpret complex geochemical, environmental, hydrogeological, and biogeochemical datasets.
Prepare and review high-quality technical deliverables.
Ensure that work products meet RESPEC’s high standards for technical quality, consistency, and excellence.
Identify and pursue opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Support technical and commercial proposals.
Strengthen industry and client relationships.
Identify new opportunities.
Contribute to and collaborate with RESPEC teams across offices and business units on strategic pursuits.
Represent RESPEC through professional organizations, conferences, publications, presentations, and other industry engagement activities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment by supporting the career development and guidance of junior to mid-level geochemists and scientists.
Contribute to strategic initiatives within RESPEC’s mine water and tailings management team.
Take on increasing levels of technical and practice leadership responsibility.