Project Geoscientist
Geoscience
Salt Lake City Utah Apr 14, 2026

Project Geoscientist 

Salt Lake City, Utah
$75000 - $100000

 

Our client, a major mining company, is seeking a Project Geoscientist to join its core team in Salt Lake City. This is an opportunity to step into a permanent role with broader project ownership, field exposure, and long-term development potential within a growing technical team.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

  • Permanent full-time opportunity with a major mining company

  • Competitive compensation package with standard U.S. benefits

  • Relocation support available within reason for the right candidate

  • Opportunity to work as part of a core team with meaningful project responsibility

  • Strong growth potential for candidates looking to build toward greater leadership

  • Mix of field and office work with broad project exposure

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

  • Support and help advance exploration projects through field and office work

  • Contribute to core logging, geological mapping, sampling, and project reporting

  • Assist with project oversight, technical interpretation, and 3D modeling work

  • Work closely with contractors, project teams, and field operations

  • Help deliver practical geological input that supports project progression

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or related discipline

  • 4+ years of experience in exploration or project geology

  • Experience in porphyry copper, with sediment-hosted copper as an asset

  • Strong core logging, mapping, sampling, and data management skills

  • Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

ABOUT US:

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, we specialize in placing skilled candidates within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Mining industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.