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Our renewed strategic focus leverages existing infrastructure, proven high-grade systems, and vastly underexplored targets.\nAs a key member of the Hecla Nevada Regional Exploration team the incumbent Senior Exploration Geologist will be responsible for assuming a strategic role in leadership and direction of near mine, district, and regional exploration activities.\nThe Senior Exploration Geologist will work in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic and results-driven atmosphere. Adherence and promotion of all applicable safety, environmental and regulatory requirements is mandatory. The Senior Exploration Geologist will supervise, mentor, and advise the exploration staff team members and contractors to ensure business plans are achieved. Position-specific requirements may include generation and supervision of near mine and district drill targets, geologic mapping and sampling, budget preparation, reporting, project management, planning geophysical surveys and generation of systematic and detailed geologic maps, cross-sections, and geologic modeling.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nFoster a safe work environment and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, best practices, and company standards.\nSupervise, mentor, and develop direct reports.\nLead regional geological interpretations, mapping, and sampling efforts.\nGenerate geologic maps, cross-sections, 3D models, and presentation materials using Vulcan and ArcGIS.\nPlan, budget, and execute exploration drilling programs (surface and underground).\nLog and sample drill core and chips with accuracy and consistency.\nContribute to the creation and maintenance of NI 43-101-compliant resource models.\nCollect, interpret, and provide geological data to internal stakeholders.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Corporate, Mine Operations, Engineering, and Permitting/Environmental.\nAlign geology initiatives with overall organizational goals and business strategy.\nCommunicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, contractors, vendors, and external partners.\n QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor of Science in Geology required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) required.\nMinimum 7+ years of relevant experience, with preference for expertise in low-sulfidation epithermal deposits required.\nSCHEDULE\nThe position is based on a standard 4-days-on/3-days-off rotation; however, alternative schedules may be considered. 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