Senior Greenfields Exploration Technician

anglogold•Greenwood Village, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Greenfields Exploration Technician supports the discovery and delineation of mineral resources across North America by executing field programs and providing hands‑on support to Geologists and technical teams. This role oversees day‑to‑day field activities, contractor supervision, sampling programs, logistics, and data management to ensure exploration work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid certification (or ability to obtain after hire).
4–10 years of exploration field experience.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Experience managing exploration programs and leading field teams.
Proficiency operating and maintaining 4WD vehicles.
Working knowledge of exploration field techniques (mapping, sampling, core handling).
Ability to work extended field rotations.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and familiarity with acQuire preferred.
Strong hazard and risk management skills.
Experience supervising contractors.
Strong awareness of safety, environmental, and community expectations.
Ability to work independently within established procedures and guidelines.
Builds positive team culture and can act as both a peer leader and mentor.
Strong communicator who collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Ensure all field preparations and on‑ground requirements are completed before exploration programs begin.
Supervise AGA contractors and day‑to‑day activities of Geotechnicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality work.
Oversee fly camps, field logistics, and sampling operations.
Verify sampling quality and best practices, including QA/QC monitoring and sample transport.
Maintain safe work practices and support rehabilitation of disturbed areas as required.
Assist with drill program preparation and coordination.
Support geological tasks including sample collection, core handling, geotechnical logging, sample prep, and dispatch.
Manage sample and drill core storage, inventory, and organization at warehouse and external facilities.
Plan and manage field logistics, ensuring adequate supplies, consumables, and equipment availability.
Manage vehicle fleet scheduling, maintenance, fuel cards, and usage for field operations.
Coordinate with contractors to implement field programs safely and according to plan.
Assist with data management, documentation, and organization of exploration records.
Apply effective risk controls and ensure all activities align with company safety standards.
Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to team‑wide safety leadership.
Ensure all tasks comply with approved work programs and exploration requirements.