Field Operations Lead

KoBold Metals

. Plan and lead complex mineral exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs across North America .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in leading complex mineral exploration projects, including procurement strategies, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Capable of managing field operations in remote environments while ensuring health and safety standards are met.

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Mineral Exploration Project ManagementProcurement ProcessesHealth And Safety StandardsField Operations ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Field OperationsRisk AssessmentContract AdministrationReclamation PlanningHelicopter-Supported ExplorationProject Execution PlanningCost EstimationIncident ManagementEmergency ResponseData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipIndependenceCommunicationTeam ManagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Mineral ExplorationMiningOil And GasConstruction MethodologyEnvironmental ComplianceCommunity RelationsJoint VentureRemote OperationsUS Federal/State RegulationsCanadian Federal/Provincial Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and lead complex mineral exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs across North America
Lead 1–3 concurrent projects, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs
Lead procurement strategies, including contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration
Develop project-level risk and hazard identification, assessments, mitigation plans, and critical controls
Lead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors
Execute assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure
Lead field operations during remote, seasonal, and extreme-weather conditions
Track and forecast production rates, spending, and resource requirements
Manage field activities and evaluate contractor performance
Monitor KoBold personnel and contractors in the field and coordinate with project geology, data science, and planning staff
Lead site remediation and rehabilitation activities
Lead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned
Ensure regulatory, permitting, land access, community relations, third-party agreement, and joint venture compliance
Represent KoBold Metals with North American communities, landowners, authorities, Indigenous groups, and environmental bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 12 years of experience conducting field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry
Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including seasonal and terrain-specific construction relevant to North American operating environments
Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations
Strong understanding of procurement processes: RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract administration
Strong understanding of reclamation, rehabilitation and closure planning
Demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards, including incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation and verification
Strong conceptual knowledge of HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems as applied to exploration projects
Ability to manage and supervise KoBold staff and contractors on all aspects of field activities, including complex and higher-risk field programs
Ability to design complex field programs including scope, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement, and project execution plans
Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods across North American environments
High degree of independence and ability to work effectively with limited supervision
Must speak, read, and write in English
Valid First Aid Certification
Preferred: experience with US federal/state or Canadian federal/provincial regulatory frameworks
Preferred: experience with dedicated exploration teams including Geologists and Data Scientists
Preferred: familiarity with project management principles and managing projects remotely across multiple jurisdictions
Preferred: experience with logistics for complex remote operations
French language skills are an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer
Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world
Travel to project sites, with a minimum of one week per year