About the Role
\nIn the role of Field Operations Lead, you will plan and execute our field activities across North America to meet our business objectives without causing harm to our people, our contractors and partners, or the communities and environments where we operate.
\nResponsibilities
\nPlan - Lead planning of complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in North America, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs
\nLead 1–3 concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction, with accountability for planning and execution
\nLead procurement strategies: contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration for North America-based programs
\nDevelop detailed project-level risk and hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementation, with particular attention to seasonal and terrain-specific construction conditions across North American operating environments
\nLead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors, covering scope, execution strategy, and risk management
\nGenerate creative field operations scenarios outside conventional boundaries that lead to efficient programs
\nExecute
\nLead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure
\nProvide strong leadership during changing field conditions, including remote, seasonal, and extreme weather events across diverse North American geographies
\nTrack and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements
\nManage and direct all field activities: lead contractor performance evaluation, feedback, and improvement
\nMaintain daily contact with and monitor the status of KoBold personnel and contractors while in the field; maintain close communication with the Project Geologist, Project Data Scientist, and the Senior Project Planner
\nClose
\nLead site remediation and rehabilitation activities per applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory standards
\nLead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement
\nCompliance and Stakeholder Engagement
\nLead execution within regulatory compliance, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with applicable US federal and state or Canadian federal and provincial mining, environmental, and land use legislation, and the practices of our joint venture partners
\nEnsure execution is done within applicable permitting processes, land access agreements, community relations, third-party agreements, and any joint venture requirements
\nWith leadership direction and support, represent KoBold Metals with local North American stakeholders, including communities, landowners, municipal authorities, Indigenous groups, and environmental bodies
\nQualifications
\nAt least 12 years of experience conducting field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry, with demonstrated progression in complexity and responsibility
\nAdvanced knowledge of construction methodology, including seasonal and terrain-specific construction (tracks, pads, access roads) relevant to North American operating environments
\nAdvanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations
\nStrong understanding of procurement processes: RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract administration
\nStrong understanding of reclamation, rehabilitation and closure planning
\nDemonstrated commitment to health and safety standards, including incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation and verification
\nStrong conceptual knowledge of HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems as applied to exploration projects
\nAbility to manage and supervise KoBold staff and contractors on all aspects of field activities, including complex and higher-risk field programs
\nAbility to design complex field programs including scope, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement, and project execution plans
\nAbility to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time across North American environments
\nA high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
\nMust speak, read, and write in English; additional language skills (including French) are of benefit
\nValid First Aid Certification (Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred)
\nPreferred
\nExperience with US federal and state or Canadian federal and provincial regulatory frameworks governing exploration operations
\nExperience working on projects with dedicated exploration teams including both Geologists and Data Scientists, demonstrating sustained partnership and effective interdisciplinary collaboration
\nFamiliarity with project management principles and managing projects remotely across multiple jurisdictions
\nExperience with logistics tied to complex remote operations, including helicopter, weather, camps, chartered flights, and drilling operations
\nFrench language skills are an asset for projects in Quebec or other francophone regions
\nWhat We Value
\nEffective communication with team members across Geology, Data Science, HSE, Aviation, Legal, Community Relations, and Land and Permitting
\nPerpetuating KoBold’s ethical standards through your own actions and in communicating with others
\nLeading constructive field operational dialogue with colleagues; offering ideas freely and being willing to be wrong
\nReceiving constructive and critical feedback well and providing constructive input and guidance to others
\nRecognizing and elevating the team’s contributions, both in the field and to leadership, reinforcing a culture where strong work is visible and valued
\nInterest in contributing beyond your role and responsibilities
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