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Exploration Technician

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Coeur Mining, Inc.

Lead, SD (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

WharfWe Pursue a Higher StandardWe are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and childrens and wellness programs.

Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today. About the
Job:
The Exploration Technician is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner
Responsibilities:
Provide general labor to the Exploration department. The duties include cleaning, stocking, and transporting supplies, working with the contract drill crew, snow removal on drill trails.

Responsible for maintaining safe access to drill trailsConstruct drill pads and trailsCollect and stockpile topsoil as necessaryReclaim trails and pads including spreading topsoil and seedingCollect and move samples aroundPackage samples for shippingMonitor contractors for compliance and safety rules Conduct daily inspections of contractor work areasRequired to operate small equipment on site such as forklift, backhoe, small loaders, and dozers.

Perform any and all work as directed.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Physical Requirements Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe productionWork in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoorsAble to lift 35lbs. on a continuous basis, 75 lbs. on an occasional basisAble to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily Workplace Requirements Work as a team member and communicate openly with othersSelf-directed and able to take leadership role on many projectsWilling to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.5-5-4-day shift schedule
Additional Information:
Willing to work alternating between 5 work days, 5 days off, 4 days on, and 5 more days off. It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the Company) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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