Senior Drilling Engineer

• Design, plan, and provide technical oversight of drilling programs across KoBold’s global exploration portfolio.
• Lead hole design, drilling method selection, and rig specification for complex exploration drilling programs.
• Develop comprehensive drilling execution plans including scope, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and procurement strategies.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers and ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and permitting requirements.

This role directly contributes to discovering critical mineral deposits (copper, lithium) needed for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers, enabling the transition to a sustainable energy future.

• Undergraduate or Masters degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, Geological or Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressive experience in drilling engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of diamond core drilling operations, construction methodology, and helicopter-supported exploration drilling.
• Proficiency in hole design and analysis software tools and strong understanding of procurement processes.
• Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods; English fluency required, French a strong positive.

Full-time remote position. Preference given to candidates authorized to work in the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, UK, or Zambia. Equal opportunity employer. Salary not specified.

KoBold Metals builds AI models for mineral exploration to discover critical metals like copper and lithium, addressing the growing demand for clean energy technologies. It is the largest independent mineral exploration company and exploration technology developer.