Lead Geology Consultant, Apex

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**Location:** Apex Mine, St. George, Utah, USA **Department:** Special Projects **Reports To:** Special Projects Manager **Employment Type:** Full Time ## Position Summary The **Lead Geology Consultant** provides senior geological expertise across mine operations, resource development, technical studies, special projects, and due diligence activities. The role has primary responsibility for leading the underground Mine Geology function, ensuring effective grade control, geological data collection, production reconciliation, and technical support to safe and efficient mine operations. The Lead Geology Consultant works closely with Mine Planning, Operations, Engineering, Survey, Resource Geology, Exploration, and Project Development teams to optimize resource extraction, support production objectives, and advance the Company's geological understanding and resource base. This position also provides technical support to theSpecial Projects team on resource growth initiatives, geological modelling, technical evaluations, drilling programs, project development, and other strategic initiatives as required. ## Key Responsibilities ### Mine Geology & Production Support - Lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee the underground Mine Geology function to safely achieve production and business objectives. - Provide geological expertise to mine planning, production, engineering, exploration, and project development activities. - Monitor mining activities and grade control to optimize ore extraction, minimize dilution and ore loss, and support production targets. - Oversee underground geological mapping, structural interpretation, face sampling, chip/channel sampling, and geological data collection. - Develop, implement, and continuously improve grade control, geological mapping, sampling, and QA/QC programs. - Analyze production geology data and complete monthly production reconciliations, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement. - Prepare technical reports, geological summaries, and recommendations for management and operational teams. ### Geological Modelling & Resource Support - Support the Corporate Resource Geologist in preparing, maintaining, and updating geological and resource models. - Contribute to wireframing, grade control modelling, geological interpretation, resource estimation, and mine depletion tracking. - Ensure geological information generated from mining activities is accurately incorporated into geological models and resource databases. - Provide geological input into resource growth initiatives, technical studies, project development, and due diligence activities. - Review and interpret geological data to identify opportunities to improve resource confidence, mine planning, and resource extraction. ### Drilling & Exploration Programs - Plan, coordinate, and supervise underground and surface diamond drilling programs. - Manage drilling contractors to ensure safe and efficient execution, adherence to scope and schedule, data quality, and budget requirements. - Coordinate geological logging, sampling, QA/QC, database management, and interpretation associated with drilling programs. - Review drilling results and provide geological interpretation and recommendations to support resource development and mine planning. - Track drilling expenditures and provide input into annual geological drilling budgets and forecasts. ### Team Leadership & Development - Manage, mentor, and develop the geology team, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Establish clear priorities, work plans, and performance expectations for geological activities. - Foster a strong safety culture and ensure geological personnel and contractors work in accordance with company policies and procedures. - Provide coaching and technical guidance to geologists, geological technicians, and other geology personnel as required. ### Special Projects & Corporate Support - Support the Special Projects team by providing geological expertise for project development, technical evaluations, resource growth initiatives, and due diligence activities. - Provide technical geological input to studies, business cases, project evaluations, and strategic initiatives. - Collaborate with corporate and site-based geology teams to ensure consistency in geological interpretation, data standards, modelling, and reporting. - Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual operational and technical reporting. - Provide geological expertise for other corporate or operational initiatives as required. ### Budget, Data & Reporting - Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting for geological programs. - Monitor geological expenditures and support effective cost control. - Maintain oversight of geological drilling contractors, including scope, performance, safety, schedules, and costs. - Ensure geological databases, sampling records, geological logs, QA/QC information, and supporting documentation are accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with company standards. - Ensure geological information is appropriately documented and readily available to support operational and technical decision-making. ### Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance - Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across all geological activities. - Ensure geological programs and activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements. - Identify and address geological and operational risks associated with mining activities. - Ensure contractors and geological personnel comply with required safety standards and procedures. ### Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities to improve geological processes, systems, workflows, and data quality. - Evaluate new geological technologies, tools, and methodologies that may improve operational performance and resource understanding. - Promote the sharing of geological knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across the organization. ## Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in **Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline is required**; postgraduate qualifications are considered an asset. - Professional designation or eligibility for registration with the applicable professional geological organization. - **10+ years of progressive geological experience**, preferably within underground mining environments. - Significant experience in **mine geology, grade control, geological modelling, production reconciliation, and resource development**. - Experience leading and developing geological teams in an operating mine environment. - Strong experience with underground geological mapping, structural interpretation, sampling, QA/QC, and diamond drilling programs. - Experience working collaboratively with Mine Planning, Engineering, Survey, Operations, Exploration, and Resource Geology teams. - Experience with geological modelling and mining software packages. - Experience managing contractors, budgets, schedules, and technical programs. - Experience supporting technical studies, project development, due diligence, or special projects is highly desirable. - Strong understanding of applicable mining regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry best practices. - Legally eligible to work in the United States now or in the future without the requirement for employer sponsorship. ## Key Competencies - Strong technical geology and analytical skills - Underground mine geology and grade control expertise - Geological modelling and resource interpretation - Leadership and team development - Strong understanding of mining operations and production requirements - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong planning, organization, and project management capabilities - Commercial and cost-conscious approach - Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills - Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement ## Working Conditions The role will require regular interaction with underground mining operations and may require travel to mine sites, exploration properties, project locations, and corporate offices. The position may involve working in an underground mine environment and complying with all applicable site access, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements. The Lead Geology Consultant will be expected to operate effectively in bothhands-on operational environments and corporate/project settings, providing practical geological expertise while supporting longer-term resource and business objectives. **Why Join** - Opportunity to be Blue Moon Metals' first geologist at Apex - Work within a strong safety and sustainability culture - Competitive compensation and benefits - Significant influence on operational success and long-term growth **We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.** This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Blue Moon Metals Inc. and its business entities do not currently utilize AI to screen, assess or select applicants.