Mid Level Exploration Geologist Jobs
Mid level exploration geologist jobs go to geoscientists ready to own field programs, interpret subsurface datasets independently, and guide junior staff through project cycles without close supervision. Openings run across Energy, Mining & Natural Resources, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Nevada Gold Mines, TechnipFMC, and Mariana Minerals among the employers actively hiring at this level now.
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Houston, TX, US Rio de Janeiro, BR Krakow, PL
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Employment type: Employee
Place of work: Hybrid
Offshore/Onshore: Onshore
TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.
Job Purpose
The Technology Innovation & Exploration Lead is responsible for idnetifying, shaping and validating emerging technologies that can deliver measurable business value for the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to explore new capabilities, develop use cases and business cases, and transition successful concepts into delivery teams for industrialization or enterprise rollout. This role will also help establishe GSP innovation programs such as citizen development, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, controls and value realization objectives.
Job Description
Continuously explores and evaluates emergin technologies and assess their potential to address business challenges and opportunities
Partners with business stakeholders and vendors to idnetify, shape and refine use cases aligned to GSP priorities.
Develop clear business cases that articulate vlaue, feasibility, scalability and risks.
Plan and lead experiments, pilots, proof of concepts to validate business value, technical feasibility, data feasibility and scalability prior to industrialization.
Define success criteria and conduct structured evaluations to determine readiness for enterprise adoption.
Document outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to sponsors and governance forums.
Establish and govern execution of GSP citizen delveopmentincluding guardrails, standards and operating models in alignment to corporate standards.
Define funding, intake and prioritization mechanisms for innovation initiatives.
Promote a culture of responsible innovation and agile continuous improvement within GSP.
You are meant for this job if:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in digital innovation, technology strategy, business transformation or related roles
Demostrated experience leading exploration, experiments or proof-of-concepts
Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business relevant outcomes and value stories
Experience in partnering with IT, business leaders and external technology vendors
Preferred experience in procurement, supply chain or enablement functions.
Skills
Storytelling
Data Storytelling
Agile/SAFE
Digital Literacy
Digital Innovation
Innovation Leadership
Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.
TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.
Date posted: Jun 15, 2026
Requisition number: 17827
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Houston, TX, US Rio de Janeiro, BR Krakow, PL
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Employment type: Employee
Place of work: Hybrid
Offshore/Onshore: Onshore
TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.
Job Purpose
The Technology Innovation & Exploration Lead is responsible for idnetifying, shaping and validating emerging technologies that can deliver measurable business value for the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to explore new capabilities, develop use cases and business cases, and transition successful concepts into delivery teams for industrialization or enterprise rollout. This role will also help establishe GSP innovation programs such as citizen development, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, controls and value realization objectives.
Job Description
Continuously explores and evaluates emergin technologies and assess their potential to address business challenges and opportunities
Partners with business stakeholders and vendors to idnetify, shape and refine use cases aligned to GSP priorities.
Develop clear business cases that articulate vlaue, feasibility, scalability and risks.
Plan and lead experiments, pilots, proof of concepts to validate business value, technical feasibility, data feasibility and scalability prior to industrialization.
Define success criteria and conduct structured evaluations to determine readiness for enterprise adoption.
Document outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to sponsors and governance forums.
Establish and govern execution of GSP citizen delveopmentincluding guardrails, standards and operating models in alignment to corporate standards.
Define funding, intake and prioritization mechanisms for innovation initiatives.
Promote a culture of responsible innovation and agile continuous improvement within GSP.
You are meant for this job if:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in digital innovation, technology strategy, business transformation or related roles
Demostrated experience leading exploration, experiments or proof-of-concepts
Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business relevant outcomes and value stories
Experience in partnering with IT, business leaders and external technology vendors
Preferred experience in procurement, supply chain or enablement functions.
Skills
Storytelling
Data Storytelling
Agile/SAFE
Digital Literacy
Digital Innovation
Innovation Leadership
Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.
TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.
Date posted: Jun 15, 2026
Requisition number: 17827
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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Who's Hiring
- Nevada Gold Mines4
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- Mariana Minerals1M
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- Energy3
- Mining & Natural Resources2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Mid Level Exploration Geologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level exploration geologist job?
Position yourself around the projects you have already led, not just contributed to. Highlight specific programs where you designed sampling strategies, managed contractors, or delivered resource estimates with limited oversight. Applications that show independent technical judgment, familiarity with industry-standard modeling software, and a demonstrated ability to translate field data into actionable recommendations stand out most at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level exploration geologists?
Companies hiring mid level exploration geologists right now include Nevada Gold Mines, TechnipFMC, and Mariana Minerals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of major mining and energy operators, junior exploration companies scaling active programs, and geoscience consulting firms that staff project teams with geologists who can work with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level exploration geologist jobs?
Yes, though field-intensive roles naturally limit full remote availability. About 0% of mid level exploration geologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering data interpretation, report writing, GIS analysis, and project coordination work that does not require on-site presence. Hybrid arrangements are most common at companies running multi-phase programs with defined office-based planning cycles.
How do I move up to a mid level exploration geologist role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating genuine ownership, not just tenure. Focus on taking full responsibility for discrete project phases, from planning through final reporting, and building depth in one or two technical specializations such as structural geology, geochemistry, or 3D modeling. Demonstrating that junior colleagues rely on your judgment, and that your work shapes team decisions, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level exploration geologists?
Mid Level exploration geologist roles concentrate in Energy, Mining & Natural Resources, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because active exploration programs require geologists who can manage fieldwork independently, interpret complex datasets, and contribute directly to resource definition decisions without extensive senior oversight on every task.