Field Operations Supervisor I

🕒 2 days ago

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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KoBold Metals

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔬 Science

⚡ Energy

Artificial Intelligence • Science • Energy

KoBold Metals is a company specializing in advanced mineral exploration. By investing over $100 million annually across 60+ projects on five continents, KoBold is at the forefront of using artificial intelligence and novel hardware to transform mineral exploration into a repeatable science. The company aggregates comprehensive data on the Earth's crust and utilizes proprietary AI tools, including the Machine Prospector® system, to minimize uncertainties in exploration. KoBold Metals is committed to ethical exploration practices and is backed by world-class investors dedicated to discovering and developing new battery metal resources. Their innovative approach leverages AI to build the world's largest geoscience information collection and model subsurface data statistically.

📋 Description

• Support planning and execution of field activities in the DRC • Provide on-the-ground operational support for exploration programs in the Manono region and potentially other DRC project sites • Support planning of lower-complexity projects under senior Field Operations staff • Assist with project scopes, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement activities, and AFE drafting • Participate in project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors • Participate in contractor inductions and support daily safety meetings, risk assessments, incident management, and contractor performance monitoring • Follow and ensure adherence to safe work practices • Provide daily safety, cost, and production reports to the Field Operations Lead or Manager • Participate in Emergency Response Plan activities, including mock exercises and reporting • Assist with project close-out, site remediation, and rehabilitation according to DRC regulatory standards • Contribute to lessons learned reviews covering safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance • Build foundational understanding of exploration operations, logistics, and safety • Support regulatory compliance, permitting, land access agreements, community relations, and third-party agreements • Participate in community interactions and assist in representing KoBold Metals with local DRC stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• 0–5 years of experience in field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, civil construction, or a related industry; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience will be considered • Relevant field experience or coursework in project management, natural resources, mineral exploration, geology, or comparable practical experience • Understanding of project management basics (scope, cost, schedule, risk) • Developing foundational knowledge of field operations including cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment • Basic understanding of dry, wet, and frozen construction methods and equipment requirements, as applicable • Basic understanding of helicopter-supported exploration operations, as applicable • Basic understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements • Familiarity with standard field equipment, communication systems, and safety procedures • Basic proficiency in GIS including field GPS • Developing capability to work safely in remote or difficult areas • Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time, including the Manono region and other DRC project sites • Must speak, read, and write in French and English; additional language skills including Swahili or other local languages are a significant benefit • Valid First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain; Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred) • Demonstrated positive safety attitude and commitment to health and safety standards • Experience working in Central or Sub-Saharan Africa preferred • Experience with logistics tied to remote operations, including helicopter, camp, and drilling operations preferred • Familiarity with DRC regulatory frameworks governing exploration operations preferred • Experience working on exploration projects with integrated science teams including Geologists and Data Scientists preferred • Experience with contractor management and field reporting preferred • Familiarity with common field hazards and mitigations in tropical and remote environments preferred • Good computer skills including familiarity with reporting tools and field data systems preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world • Travel to project sites, with a minimum of one week per year • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace • Opportunity to develop specialized field operations skills through exposure to drilling campaigns, geophysical surveys, camp management, and civil works

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