ITASCA- Minneapolis

Principal Geochemist

Denver, CO · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 21 days ago

Business DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

This role is suited for a senior geochemistry professional with strong technical credibility, practical judgment, and experience leading complex mining and environmental projects.
Why this role matters Geochemistry plays a critical role in how mining projects are planned, permitted, operated, closed, and monitored over the long term.
Guide conceptual geochemical and hydrogeochemical models that connect source materials, water-rock interaction, transport pathways, and potential receptors.

Lead and review work involving geochemical characterization, water quality modeling, acid rock drainage, metal leaching, mine waste, tailings, pit lake modeling, seepage, closure planning, permitting support, and impact assessment.
Design, direct, and review field and laboratory programs, including static and kinetic testing, water sampling, material characterization, and geochemical data collection.
Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and lead proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project strategy.
Mentor technical staff and support high-quality project delivery through review, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Experience developing and winning consulting work.

Required Advanced degree in geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
20+ years of relevant professional experience.
Proven technical excellence and sound professional judgment in geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, or environmental geoscience.
Strong experience with mining-related geochemistry, including water quality prediction, geochemical characterization, acid rock drainage, metal leaching, mine waste, tailings, and closure.
Experience leading, managing, directing, and reviewing complex technical projects.
Experience mentoring staff and contributing to business development.
Experience with PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, MIN3P, and similar geochemical modeling tools.
Experience with groundwater/surface water quality, mine water management, pit lake chemistry, waste rock, tailings, heap leach facilities, and closure systems.
Experience integrating geochemistry with hydrogeology, geomechanics, engineering geology, numerical modeling, permitting, and regulatory engagement.
Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required.

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