Geology Manager

Job Description

Geology Manager
Reports to: EVP of Operations

About the Opportunity
Our client is advancing a large-scale, multi-phase critical minerals project through development and into production, and is seeking a Geology Manager to take full ownership of the site geology program. This is a rare opportunity to shape a resource-defining geology function and build a high-performing team from the ground up, with true ownership of drilling strategy, data management, geological modeling, and team development.
This is a hands-on, field-first leadership role. The right person is as comfortable leading from the field as presenting to leadership, balancing day-to-day technical oversight with the strategic thinking needed to scale a geology function toward long-term operational readiness.

What You'll Do
Resource Characterization & Mine Geology

• Lead all geologic, geochemical, and petrophysical characterization of the resource, including exploration, infill, and metallurgical drilling programs.
• Implement QA/QC protocols, grade control drilling, sample handling, and data management systems.
• Interpret and integrate core logging, well logs, and geochemical and geophysical datasets to define geologic domains and mineralization controls.
• Build and maintain 3D geological and block models, applying geostatistical methods and variography to inform mine design and metallurgical flowsheet decisions.
• Manage integration of geophysical survey data to refine structural and lithologic interpretations.
• Support mine planning by integrating geologic and structural models into short- and long-range schedules.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of geologists, technicians, and data scientists, building the systems and processes needed to scale as the project advances.
• Collaborate closely with metallurgy and process engineering to connect geological domains to metallurgical performance and recovery outcomes.
• Represent geology in cross-functional collaboration with mining, processing, environmental, and permitting teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across all field and geological operations, with visible, hands-on leadership in the field.
• Ensure geological programs meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Regulatory & Stakeholder Alignment

• Maintain compliance with SEC S-K 1300 and similar mineral resource and reserve reporting standards.
• Support permitting and regulatory filings, coordinating with third-party consultants as needed.
• Prepare and present technical reports and updates for senior leadership, investors, regulators, and local communities.

What You Bring
Required

• Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Geologist, or ability to obtain licensure in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in exploration, drill programs, grade control, geologic interpretation, and mine geology, including significant time in a site-based leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of mine planning, drillhole database management, QA/QC systems, and statistical analysis.
• Experience building and maintaining 3D geological resource models, including variography, domain modeling, and industry reporting standards.
• Proven track record leading remote or field-based programs under challenging conditions.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills across geology, metallurgy, and project engineering.
• Business and financial literacy, with the ability to connect geological outcomes to project economics.

Preferred

• Background in feasibility studies and critical minerals development.
• Familiarity with permitting processes (NEPA, BLM, state-level agencies).
• S-K 1300 Qualified Person designation.
• Experience with Leapfrog, Vulcan, MineSight, Datamine, or similar 3D modeling software.
• Exposure to machine learning applications in exploration or advanced data integration.
• Familiarity with techno-economic analysis and mine planning software.

A Note on Fit
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Contact
Samantha Larson
775-291-3062
Samantha@MRCrecruiting.com