Senior Exploration Geologist, Springer Site

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, US, this position is site- based at the Springer Mine & Mill located near Winnemucca, Nevada, USA.  The Senior Exploration Geologist is a technical role responsible for the implementation and management of effective processes related to  Blue Moon Metals near-mine, district, and regional exploration activities in Nevada, USA . The position will routinely travel to  Blue Moon Metals tenements  to complete field work, prospect assessments, supervise contractors and liaise with a variety of stakeholders involved in, supporting, and  impacted  by exploration programs. The position is essential in leading, guiding, and developing Exploration and Junior Geologist staff in day-to-day exploration, as well as project tasks. The role  is responsible for  geological interpretation, 3D modelling, new resource  opportunities  and support of resource estimation processes.   Key Responsibilities The Senior Exploration Geologist participates in planning, supervision, execution, interpretation, and modelling of underground and surface near mine, district and regional exploration projects.    The position advances the understanding of mine, near-mine, district and regional geology as a key part of the process of new orebody discovery, development of mineral resources, and mining of ore reserves.   Within the Exploration team the role is a technical specialist in geological interpretation, 3D modelling, GIS and mineralization visualization.   Participates in setting and enforcing the technical guidelines and standards as applied within the Exploration Department, and managing the geological, technical and digital resources available to the Exploration team.    Promotes and enforces Blue Moon Metals cultural, safety, environment policies and guidelines.   Ensures all work is completed and reported in compliance with all applicable US legislative requirements and Blue Moon Metals tenement conditions.   Functional Planning / Scheduling   Exploration   Assists in developing and maintaining an understanding of the geological controls on mineralization.   Assists in generating exploration strategies, models, and targets inclusive but not restricted to known styles of mineralization.   Contributes to the design and implementation of near-mine, district, and regional exploratory programs, from surface and underground to test and define mineralization potential.   Reports on exploration activities and programs.   Completes exploration activities compliant with Blue Moon Metals and government requirements.   Assists in translating geological data into readily accessible, up-to-date GIS format (spatial data), in an auditable digital data filing structure.   Ensures all drilling data is interpreted during the drilling process and geological models are constructed using 3D mine planning software.   Resource Development   Assists in defining the resource potential of exploration prospects and identifying resource expansion opportunities.   Assists in advancing projects through to feasibility stage where resource and reserve potential exists.   Assist the design, preparation and implementation of proposals, cost estimates and capital expenditure requests for exploration drilling programs.   Undertakes structural, lithological, geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrogeological and mineralization characterization projects required to understand the distribution of mineralization and ensure the conversion of resources to reserves.   Contributes to the Life of Mine Plan (LOM), desktop and feasibility studies.   Complete other duties as required by the Exploration Manager .   Compliance / Quality Control   Responsible for uncontaminated samples being collected in compliance with NI 43-101 best practices.   Implements appropriate sample and assay quality control measures.   Investigates, corrects and documents any problems arising from sampling.   Participates in audits of sample collection, dispatch, assaying and data interpretation.   Safety   Carries out duties diligently, with highest regard for their safety, the safety of others, environment and community members.   Complies with relevant policy, procedure, guidelines, and standards, as well as national and international acts, regulations and guidelines related to health, safety, environment and community relations.   As a supervisor, have the responsibility of ensuring satisfactory work performance, as well as compliance of staff with safety, health and environmental best practice.    People   Leads the daily management function of Exploration and Junior Geologists to achieve best practice.     Ensures the accurate capture of all information related to drilling, field sampling and mapping.    Ensures compliance with procedures and quality of work.     Schedules and ensures geological staff conduct regular drill rig inspections to assess the quality of data being captured, sampling practices and outcomes.     Promotes and supervises the implementation of effective and efficient field technologies.   Other tasks as required   Key Performance Indicators Safety   Assist with constant improvements of the Company’s safety systems   Achieve zero LTI’s   All In Sustaining Costs (AISC)   Control and monitor monthly absenteeism   Production   Complete as a minimum the planned exploration programs drilling for each financial year   Maintain daily/weekly/monthly quality control and exploration deliverable targets   Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly report by the due date   Participate actively in staff development and training   100% accuracy in reporting for department costs and budgets.   Behavioral Competencies Possesses strong training and mentoring skills with the ability to develop an effective team   Demonstrates strong conceptual skills, and be capable of developing la