Field Hydrogeologist at KoBold Metals

Copperbelt Province, Zambia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mining, Mineral ExplorationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Mineral Science in Geology, Bachelor of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering or other related field
  • 1-3 years of experience with hydrogeological studies including tests and specific equipment usage
  • Member of the EIZ

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all technical field work required by technical and operations teams
  • Responsible for all hydrogeology data from tests, this includes storage, management, analysis and timely reports to all internal stakeholders
  • Ensure stock is counted (all hydro equipment) and the numbers available to management (weekly)
  • Daily check all the transducer units and loggers (check if operational, download and check data, confirm with benchmarks that OK)
  • Collaborate with the engineering, geology, data science teams
  • Daily ensure all the loggers are communicating with gateway correctly
  • If required manually download all the loggers data
  • Be present and assist, document and record all during transducer installations and drill stem injection tests
  • Weekly measure of the groundwater level in each open hole, communicating with the drilling staff
  • Be available to collect and analyze the data for the environmental impact assessments of groundwater abstraction and management activities
  • Support geotechnical work on drill core, by conducting RQD logging for all engineering activities
  • Work with Geotechnical consultants on all planned work
  • Manage and maintain IT-related testing equipment
  • Partner with Field Operations team for support

Skills

Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Geotechnical Testing
Data Collection
Data Management
Data Analysis
Field Work
Equipment Handling

KoBold Metals

AI-driven mineral exploration for clean energy

About KoBold Metals

KoBold Metals focuses on discovering new deposits of essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel, which are crucial for clean energy technologies. The company employs artificial intelligence to enhance the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and predictable. Their proprietary AI tool utilizes a concept known as Efficacy of Information (EOI) to guide data collection during exploration, helping to reduce uncertainty. KoBold invests over $60 million annually in more than 60 projects across three continents, leading extensive research and development efforts in the field. Unlike traditional exploration methods, KoBold aggregates comprehensive data about the Earth's crust's physics and chemistry, allowing for a more scientific approach to mineral discovery. The company's goal is to locate and sell mineral deposits to clean energy companies, providing them with the necessary resources while maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Berkeley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$909MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from Chinese producers may impact market share.
Aggressive expansion in Zambia exposes KoBold to geopolitical risks.
Reliance on AI technology could face challenges from technological failures.

Differentiation

KoBold Metals uses AI to discover lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel deposits.
Their proprietary AI tool, Efficacy of Information, reduces exploration uncertainty.
KoBold aggregates comprehensive data on Earth's crust for precise mineral exploration.

Upsides

KoBold raised $537M, planning to convert projects into mining sites.
Partnerships with tech giants enhance AI capabilities in mineral exploration.
Growing demand for AI-driven tools aligns with sustainable mining practices.

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