Required
- At least 12 years of experience conducting field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry, with demonstrated progression in complexity and responsibility
- Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including seasonal and terrain-specific construction (tracks, pads, access roads) relevant to North American operating environments
- Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations
- Strong understanding of procurement processes: RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract administration
- Strong understanding of reclamation, rehabilitation and closure planning
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards, including incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation and verification
- Strong conceptual knowledge of HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems as applied to exploration projects
- Ability to manage and supervise KoBold staff and contractors on all aspects of field activities, including complex and higher-risk field programs
- Ability to design complex field programs including scope, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement, and project execution plans
- Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time across North American environments
- A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
- Must speak, read, and write in English; additional language skills (including French) are of benefit
- Valid First Aid Certification (Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred)
- Experience with US federal and state or Canadian federal and provincial regulatory frameworks governing exploration operations
- Experience working on projects with dedicated exploration teams including both Geologists and Data Scientists, demonstrating sustained partnership and effective interdisciplinary collaboration
- Familiarity with project management principles and managing projects remotely across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience with logistics tied to complex remote operations, including helicopter, weather, camps, chartered flights, and drilling operations
- French language skills are an asset for projects in Quebec or other francophone regions
What We Value
- Effective communication with team members across Geology, Data Science, HSE, Aviation, Legal, Community Relations, and Land and Permitting
- Perpetuating KoBold’s ethical standards through your own actions and in communicating with others
- Leading constructive field operational dialogue with colleagues; offering ideas freely and being willing to be wrong
- Receiving constructive and critical feedback well and providing constructive input and guidance to others
- Recognizing and elevating the team’s contributions, both in the field and to leadership, reinforcing a culture where strong work is visible and valued
- Interest in contributing broadly to the success of the company and eagerness to pitch in where needed
What to Expect
Joining KoBold means getting the opportunity for hands-on exposure to our exploration projects around the world. All employees are expected to travel to project sites, with a minimum of one week per year. Field-facing and technical roles spend significantly more time in the field.
KoBold Metals is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
This position is a Full-Time Employee role.
The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $125,000 to $150,000 USD.
Location: Remote, Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
