Director, Geology at RE/SPEC Inc.

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geology, Geoscience, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Technical Standards, Mentoring, Collaboration, Data-Driven Technology, Infrastructure Design, Renewable Energy, Mining, Hydrogeology, Geomechanics, Applied Research, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description RESPEC, seeks a Director of Geology to elevate geoscience excellence, enabling high quality project delivery, and developing talent across RESPEC’s Mining and Energy Market Sector. Any office location in the U.S. or Canada will be considered for the right candidate. Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in. Job Description Maintain and advance RESPEC’s technical expertise and innovation in geology through best practices, applied research, and continuous improvement. Provide specialized technical support on pursuits and projects, ensuring technical quality, adherence to scope, and compliance with standards and regulations. Review and de risk designs/deliverables to identify and mitigate technical risks before client delivery Develop, implement, and maintain technical standards, guidelines, checklists, and QA/QC procedures for geological work products Identify and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance service quality and efficiency (e.g., modeling, data, and collaboration toolsets) Curate knowledge—templates, exemplars, case studies—and steward a central knowledge base for re use across the firm Mentor and train staff; organize internal training and technical forums to build depth and consistency across offices and market sectors Collaborate with Program Managers to allocate appropriately skilled geoscientists to projects; monitor utilization and coordinate deployment to meet delivery priorities across market sectors Partner with People & Culture to integrate technical pathways into onboarding and career development, and support retention Contribute technical content for proposals, scopes, and client presentations; represent RESPEC’s capabilities in client and industry settings Drive interdisciplinary collaboration with drilling, mine engineering, hydrogeology, geomechanics, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions Serve as a visible technical leader through publications, presentations, and active involvement in professional associations We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in geology or geoscience Professional designation such as Professional Geologist (P.G) or P.Geo (Canada) and/or CPG (AIPG); qualified to act as a QP under NI 43 101; familiarity with SEC SK 1300 and JORC reporting frameworks A minimum of 8 years of experience in applied geology across the mining value chain (exploration through feasibility/operations/closure) with demonstrated technical leadership in consulting and/or owner settings Track record implementing discipline standards, leading multi‑office teams, and performing high‑impact technical reviews on complex projects Advantageous domain exposure: gold, silver, potash, salt/trona, uranium, industrial minerals, and critical minerals Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel Additional Information Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Holidays & Paid Time Off 401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4% Professional Development & Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Director of Geology will maintain and advance RESPEC’s technical expertise and innovation in geology while providing specialized technical support on projects. They will also mentor staff and drive interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver integrated solutions.