Andean is a fast-growing precious metals producer operating across top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. With two cornerstone assets — the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia, and the Soledad Mountain Project in Kern County, California — we are expanding our footprint and shaping the future of responsible mining.
Through Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC, we operate a modern gold and silver open-pit, heap-leach mine just outside Mojave. The site uses conventional open-pit mining, cyanide heap leaching, and Merrill-Crowe processing to recover gold and silver from crushed and agglomerated ore. This is mining at scale, powered by innovation, discipline, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
At Andean, our people are our most valuable resource and critical to our success. Our culture fosters inclusion, collaboration, and rewards success, positioning us to be the employer of choice in the communities where we operate.
You take pride in establishing exploration targets, defining clear goals, and overseeing the drilling program of an open pit mine site. You are a detail-oriented and safety-minded individual with an interest in geology, mining, or exploration. You are comfortable learning technical processes, handling drill core, maintaining accurate records, and working both independently and as part of a team.
This is a safety sensitive position. As the Exploration Geologist you report to the Geologist.
· Examine and record geological and geotechnical features, including lithology, alteration, mineralization, structures, recovery, RQD, fractures, contacts, faults, and other significant observations.
· Establish sample intervals, prepare tags and submission records, insert and track QA/QC samples, and confirm that physical samples match the supporting documentation and database records.
· Enter, review, and maintain accurate logging, sampling, density, photograph, and validation data in MX Deposit, Excel, or other designated systems.
· Organize, inspect, photograph, sample, and safely store drill core while verifying box information, depth markers, orientation, and interval continuity.
· Performing surface mapping and sampling as required.
· Communicate observations and discrepancies to the geology team and assist with core movement, sample organization, inventory, housekeeping, and related operational needs.
· Follow all health, safety, environmental, and site procedures; use required personal protective equipment; report hazards; and care for assigned equipment.
· Perform work in a core facility and mine-site environment, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling materials for extended periods.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· A bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineer.
· Experience in geological sciences, mining, exploration, or a related field is preferred.
· Ability to accurately observe and describe geological features, follow established procedures, and maintain complete, reliable records.
· Strong skills in attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and sustain consistent productivity and data quality.
· Experience using MX Deposit, Excel, or other geological logging or database software is preferred; training may be available.
· A valid driver’s license is required.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:
· 401K with Company Matching
· PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
· 9 Paid Holidays
· Vacation Accruals
The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.
Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located outside of Mojave, California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods, a heap leach and other processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.
