Senior Resource Geologist

Job title - Senior Resource Geologist

Location - 📍 Nevada, United States (Relocation Required)

Compensation range - $125,000 – $135,000 USD

On behalf of a leading mining client, Skyline Recruitment is supporting the hire of a Senior Resource Geologist for a major gold project in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing technical team on one of the most exciting mining operations in North America.

The Opportunity

This is a senior-level technical role focused on resource modelling, estimation, and reporting, with strong exposure to operations, mine planning, and technical studies.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose resource models and contributing to critical business decisions across the life of mine.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate geological and block models to support resource estimation
• Contribute to and improve resource estimation workflows and best practices
• Review and interpret geological data, QA/QC processes, and database integrity
• Support resource and reserve reporting in line with industry standards (NI 43-101 / SK-1300)
• Collaborate with mine planning, operations, and technical teams to ensure alignment across the value chain
• Perform model validation and reconciliation to improve model performance
• Prepare and present technical reports and resource estimates to internal stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior geologists and contribute to team development

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally 5+ years of mine geology experience within an operating environment
• Ideally 2+ years of hands-on experience in resource modelling and domain estimation
• 10+ years of total experience in geology, with a strong focus on resource work
• Strong background in resource estimation, block modelling, and geological interpretation

Preferred:

• MSc in Geology, Geostatistics, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Leapfrog or similar 3D modelling software
• Candidates without advanced degrees are still encouraged if they can demonstrate a strong portfolio of modelling and estimation experience

What our client is looking For:

This role is suited to someone who:

• Thinks critically through resource estimation workflows
• Takes ownership of technical decisions, not just execution
• Can identify risks and opportunities within geological models
• Is looking to step into a role with greater technical influence and responsibility

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary guidance: $125,000 – $135,000 USD
• Competitive benefits package
• Relocation support available

Please note: A Superintendent, Resource Geology (Leadership) position is also available for more senior candidates. If you feel your experience aligns at that level, I’d be happy to discuss this with you as well.