Senior Geochemist (Mining)

Location: Flexible hybrid or 100% remote work in approved U.S. states; travel to remote mine sites and client meetings is required.

Salary: $125,000–$175,000 annually, negotiable based on experience.

Company

hirify.global delivers multidisciplinary environmental and mining-related services, including project oversight and client engagement in the U.S. and abroad.

What you will do

• Apply geochemical principles to evaluate material characteristics, water-rock interactions, contaminant transport, and environmental water quality.
• Perform geochemical modeling with PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, or similar tools for site evaluations, remediation planning, and impact assessments.
• Analyze and interpret geochemical and hydrogeological datasets from field and laboratory investigations.
• Develop clear, accurate, and scientifically rigorous technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, and engineers across project phases.
• Travel to remote mine sites for site visits and client meetings while maintaining project quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Geochemistry or a closely related field.
• 15+ years of professional experience in mining-related geochemistry, hydrogeology, and/or environmental science.
• Strong academic or practical experience in environmental water quality assessments, geochemical modeling, water-rock interaction processes, and basic hydrogeology concepts and applications.
• Familiarity with laboratory geochemistry techniques and material characterization program design.
• Field experience with rock or soil logging and sampling, groundwater sampling, well construction and testing, or related tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
• Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
• Potential for national and international travel for project oversight and client engagement.
• Equal opportunity employer offering a diverse and supportive work environment.