Geologist

Job Summary

Sawtooth Mining is seeking a technically skilled Geologist to join our growing technical team at the Thacker Pass Lithium Clay Surface Mine. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of North America’s most significant lithium projects and contribute directly to the future of critical mineral production.

Essential Duties

• Interpret geologic data and provide geologic structure and assay information and assessments.
• Maintain geologic files, QA/QC data, databases, and samples.
• Complete special technical studies as assigned.
• Update and maintain the short-range geological, structural, and block models for use in short-range mine planning.
• Lead and support Ore Control efforts to ensure that ore is being mined efficiently and reconciliation is tracked correctly.
• Perform all duties in accordance with MSHA regulations, state and federal requirements, and company policies.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture.
• Support environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Other Duties

• Aid with other teams on various mining-related projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledgeable in sedimentary and lithium geology, geochemistry, and hydrology.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Geobank Database software, and Maptek’s Vulcan block modeling software.
• Knowledge of Fleet Management System reporting is a plus.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills are required.
• Candidate should be based in or willing to relocate to Winnemucca, Nevada (relocation assistance provided).

Education, Training, And Experience

• At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Geology with 5-10 years of experience in exploration drilling, geological block modeling, and ore control at a surface mining operation.
• Preference given to those with a Master’s degree in Geology, Professional Geologist designation, and those currently qualified as a Qualified Person under the SEC’s SK-1300 and Canadian 43-101 regulations.