KoBold Metals is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead technical drilling programs across its global portfolio using AI-driven exploration models
Job Summary
KoBold Metals is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead technical drilling programs across its global portfolio using AI-driven exploration models.
The role requires designing complex drilling solutions, managing contractor performance, and ensuring safety while collecting high-quality data for mineral discovery.
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of various drilling methods including diamond core, sonic, and reverse circulation across diverse geographies.
Matching Summary
KoBold Metals is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead technical drilling programs across its global portfolio using AI-driven exploration models.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years drilling engineering experience
Diamond core and sonic drilling expertise
Hole design and torque drag analysis
Procurement and contractor management
Remote field operations capability
Nice-to-have
French language fluency
Experience in African mining jurisdictions
Interdisciplinary collaboration with data scientists
Helicopter-supported logistics experience
Mentoring junior engineers
Key Requirements
Undergraduate or Masters degree in relevant engineering field
7+ years progressive experience in oil/gas or mineral exploration drilling
Valid P.Eng. designation or equivalent professional registration
Level 3 First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification
English fluency required; French considered an asset