Exploration Geologist
Hybrid · Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Job Summary
Exploration Geologist to join a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning and conducting exploration programs on properties, developing targets and plans to test them, and overseeing drilling, drill-core sampling, and data collection from soil sampling to geophysical surveys. The role includes designing and implementing proprietary software tools to derive insights from geoscience data, collaborating with geologists and data scientists across locations, and enabling real-time exploration decisions. Responsibilities include managing drilling and sampling campaigns, logging and mapping drill cores, performing geological analyses to generate refined targets and geologic models, and ensuring integration of field data into the company’s analytics system. Remote work may be possible depending on project location. The position is full-time contract-based and located in the Northern Copperbelt region (Chingola or Chililabombwe) in Zambia; fly-in fly-out is considered for exceptional candidates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology
- 5 years of relevant experience in exploration geology or economic geology
- Experience with drill core procedures and processes including core logging and sampling
- Experience with drill rig supervision
- Strong desire to learn about geologic fundamentals, ore systems, and mineral exploration
- Strong intellectual curiosity
- Good computer skills including GIS and Microsoft Excel
Additional Requirements
- We are accepting applications from Zambian nationals.
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