Lead Project Geologist / Exploration Manager

About the role

The Exploration Manager will lead safe and effective delivery of the approved exploration and resource programmes on our gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. Reporting to the Principal Geologist, you will own day‑to‑day field operations, ensuring data quality, HSEC performance and strong stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and supervise field programmes including geological mapping, geochemistry, trenching, auger, RC and diamond drilling.
• Manage drilling and field service contractors, monitoring performance, productivity, cost and compliance with standards.
• Validate all exploration work and data, audit procedures and act as custodian of the exploration database.
• Compile and interpret field data to produce maps, 3D models and reports that support target generation and resource definition.
• Lead HSEC practices on site, promote a safe environment and act as first point of contact for community relations.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience as a geologist in greenfield or brownfield mining environments.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• Fluent in French and English.

Required skills

• Geological mapping and soil/rock‑chip geochemistry.
• Trenching, auger, RC and diamond drilling operations.
• 3D geological modelling.
• QA/QC procedures for sampling and assaying.
• Exploration database management and data validation.