Exploration Manager_Gold Mining Operations | Suriname

Job Title: Exploration Manager

Location: Suriname
Industry: Gold Mining

Job Summary

The Exploration Manager will lead and manage all mineral exploration activities to identify, evaluate, and develop new mineral resources. The role is responsible for planning exploration programs, supervising multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical leadership to support the company's long-term mining strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee mineral exploration strategies to identify and evaluate new mineral deposits.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise exploration activities, including:
• Geological mapping
• Geochemical and geophysical surveys
• Sampling programs
• Drilling programs
• Trenching
• Exploration data collection
• Lead geological interpretation, resource evaluation, and exploration planning.
• Manage geological modeling and analyze exploration data using GIS and geological modeling software.
• Prepare exploration budgets and ensure cost-effective project execution.
• Develop technical reports, feasibility assessments, and progress updates for senior management.
• Ensure all exploration activities comply with company policies, environmental regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary exploration teams while promoting high performance and collaboration.
• Coordinate with Mining, Operations, Environmental, and Technical departments to support mine development projects.
• Monitor exploration performance and recommend improvements to maximize resource potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Geology
• Mining Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Or a related discipline

Experience

• 1520 years of proven experience in mineral exploration, preferably in the gold mining industry.
• Minimum 10 years of managerial or senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale exploration projects.

Required Technical Skills

• Geological mapping
• Mineral exploration planning
• Resource estimation and evaluation
• Drilling program management
• Geological modeling software
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Interpretation of geological and exploration data
• Exploration budgeting and reporting
• Environmental and mining regulations
• Health and Safety standards
• Risk assessment and project management

Required Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Budget management and cost control
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail

What We Offer

• Professional and dynamic working environment
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

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