Project Exploration Geologist
Posted 13 days 4 hours ago by Boliden Tara Mines DAC
We are Boliden Tara Mines DAC. Our purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come. Our vision is to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world. Our values are Care, Courage and Responsibility.
Role: Project Exploration Geologist Company: Boliden Tara Mines Location: Navan, County Meath Full-time, 1-year fixed term contract
Your Job - your tasks will include:- In line with training and applicable procedures, conduct all duties in a way that promotes Boliden's values, & best practice standards relating to health, safety, environmental & quality performance
- Perform and assist in planning, preparation and execution of exploration activities including drilling, drill core logging, geochemical sampling and geophysical surveying
- Collection of data, interpretation, estimation and reporting of results
- Develop knowledge of deep directional drilling
- Plan and monitor work for technicians and contractors
- Meet internal and external reporting requirements
- Communication with contractors, landowners and other stakeholders
- BSc in Geoscience
- Full clean driving licence
- 4 years or more of relevant work experience
- Experience with drill hole planning, drill rig supervision and drill core logging
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written in English
- Good organisational, planning and time management skills
- A desire for creativity and innovation
- A flexible approach to work, open and accepting of necessary change and innovation within the company
- Experience with sediment hosted base metals deposit geology
- Experience with any of Leapfrog, WellCad, AcQuire, Deswik, MapInfo
- Underground mine experience
This role will be full time, Mon - Fri, from 8am - 16.30pm. There will be a degree of flexibility associated with this role in line with operational requirements. There may be some international travel involved as part of this role.
We strive to achieve diversity and inclusion among our employees and therefore welcome all applicants.
Your application will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6 November, 2026.