Chief Geologist

Company Description:

Central Nevada Gold is a mineral exploration and development company focused on identifying and advancing gold resources in Nevada. The organization operates in a region known for significant gold deposits and actively invests in modern exploration techniques and responsible mining practices. Team members collaborate closely across geology, engineering, and operations to support safe, efficient, and sustainable resource development. The company values rigorous scientific analysis, field-based discovery, and a culture of safety and respect for local communities. Central Nevada Gold offers opportunities for growth for professionals who are passionate about geology and resource exploration.

Role Description:

The Chief Geologist is a full-time, on-site role based in Elko or Battle Mountain, NV, responsible for leading all geological activities and guiding exploration and resource development decisions. Day-to-day tasks include planning and supervising field work programs, overseeing geological mapping, logging core and reverse circulation chips, and integrating geophysical and drilling data into cohesive geological models. The role involves designing and monitoring drilling campaigns, interpreting assay results, and ensuring accurate resource estimations in collaboration with engineering and management teams. The Chief Geologist will mentor and direct geology staff, maintain rigorous data quality standards, and prepare technical reports, maps, and presentations for internal stakeholders and external partners. This position also requires active participation in safety programs, coordination with operations personnel, and continuous improvement of exploration strategies and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all geological activities including exploration, resource development, mine geology, and geologic modeling.
• Build, develop and maintain a high-performance geology department focused on safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead district-scale exploration targeting through integration of geological, structural, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling datasets.
• Directs resource definition drilling to grow reserves, and oversees geological data, modeling and interpretations to ensure reliable mineral resource estimations.
• Ensure geological databases, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and chain-of-custody meet industry best practices.
• Foster collaboration across Exploration, Mine Operations, Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental, and Land departments.
• Prepare and manage geology budgets with oversite on contractor and program performance.
• Deliver technical presentations and strategic updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors regarding exploration performance, resource growth, and geological risks.
• Create, review and edit internal and external technical reports to support regulatory compliance, mineral resource disclosures, and public reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong field work capabilities, including supervision of field teams and experience working in remote or rugged environments.
• Proficiency in geological logging and core/chip description, with attention to detail and data quality control.
• Experience in geological mapping, including structural, alteration, and lithological mapping for gold exploration.
• Working knowledge of geophysics and its application to mineral exploration, including integration of geophysical datasets with geological models.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, and interpreting drilling programs for exploration and resource definition.
• Advanced skills in geological modeling and data management using industry-standard software (e.g., Leapfrog, Surpac, GIS tools, database systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in mineral exploration or mining geology, ideally in gold or precious metals and in Nevada or similar jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor geologists and technicians and coordinate cross-functional work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical exploration and mining practices.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Geology Manager and works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, permitting and corporate teams.

About Central Nevada Gold

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located ten kilometers southeast of Battle Mountain and five kilometers south of the i80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.