Geology Manager

Turner Staffing Group is recruiting a Geology Manager for a direct-hire leadership opportunity with a growing mining operation in Nevada. This role will lead all geological functions at an active mine site while serving as a critical technical advisor supporting resource growth, operational optimization, and long-term strategic initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role suited for a technically strong geologist who combines operational mine geology expertise with exploration strategy, resource estimation, and due diligence capabilities.

Position Overview

The Geology Manager will oversee mine geology, ore control, and resource development activities while contributing to exploration strategy and technical evaluations. As a member of the site leadership team, this role manages geology budgets, builds and develops a high-performing geology team, and represents geological expertise in operational and strategic contexts.

The schedule is 4 days on / 3 days off, with potential flexibility for limited remote work depending on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Exploration & Resource Growth

• Develop and execute near-mine and brownfield exploration strategies
• Generate and prioritize drill targets using mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, structural analysis, and historical data
• Plan, manage, and interpret RC and core drilling programs with rigorous QA/QC protocols
• Evaluate drill results and update geological interpretations and resource models
• Maintain and grow the exploration pipeline

Resource Estimation & Technical Reporting

• Lead or oversee resource and reserve estimates compliant with SEC, NI 43-101, or equivalent standards
• Maintain geological databases and ensure data integrity
• Prepare and review technical reports and internal resource summaries
• Coordinate with external Qualified Persons and auditors as required

Mine Geology & Operational Support

• Direct daily ore control and grade control programs to optimize recovery
• Maintain and reconcile geological block models (Leapfrog, Vulcan, or similar)
• Analyze production variances and implement corrective actions
• Support metallurgical domain delineation and heap leach operations
• Oversee structural mapping and geotechnical considerations
• Support hydrogeologic monitoring and dewatering programs

Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop the geology team (hiring, performance management, succession planning)
• Manage departmental budgets (drilling, staffing, consultants, software, assaying)
• Establish SOPs and enforce data quality standards
• Represent geology in site leadership and cross-functional planning meetings

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with MSHA and environmental regulations
• Promote a strong, visible safety culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field
• 12–15 years of progressive mine geology and/or exploration experience
• Strong experience managing drill programs from target generation through interpretation
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, or similar)
• Thorough understanding of resource/reserve classification standards
• Experience managing departmental budgets
• Strong communicator capable of translating technical data for leadership teams
• Experience managing a geology team or department in an M&A environment strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain or maintain MSHA training
• Must be authorized to work in the US without work visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) license or eligibility
• Qualified Person (QP) status
• Experience in heap leach gold operations
• Familiarity with Nevada regulatory frameworks

Work Environment

This position includes regular fieldwork in an active brownfield mining environment in Nevada's high desert climate. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in variable conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and carry field equipment as required. Periodic travel to corporate offices, exploration sites, and industry events may be required.