Project Manager - Geophysical Operations

About the candidate

• The ideal candidate combines technical literacy in geophysical survey operations with disciplined project execution, strong communication, and structured ownership of the full project lifecycle—from costing and preparation through implementation and wrap-up. This role requires a safety-first mindset, the ability to coordinate field teams in dynamic environments, and the organizational discipline to manage multiple projects simultaneously escribe the role and team the candidate will be joining

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Costing & Scope Alignment: Develop project budgets, review client requirements, and ensure alignment between scope, resources, and operational feasibility.
• Project Preparation & Planning: Work closely with our HSE, logistics, warehouse and HR teams to ensure operational alignment and readiness during the pre-mobilization phase.
• Field Implementation Oversight: Support and guide field crews during mobilization and execution phases, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to project plans. Ensure projects stay within scope and on budget.
• Operational Coordination: Work closely with operations, technical, and leadership teams to maintain project momentum, resolve issues, and support decision-making.
• Project Wrap-Up & Closeout: Coordinate demobilization, documentation, lessons learned, and internal handoff for data processing and modelling teams.
• Client Communication: Maintain clear, professional communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Safety Leadership: Champion Dias’s safety culture, ensuring all project activities meet or exceed internal and regulatory safety standards.
• Training: Work with HSE, technical and operations teams to identify and develop training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in similar projects.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English is a must.
• Project Management training (PMP designation) is considered a strong asset.
• Experience managing geophysical field teams or similar teams in a mineral exploration environment.
• Strong safety track record with demonstrated commitment to safe field operations.
• Willingness to travel for field visits and training as required (up to several weeks at a time).
• Primarily office-based role located in Santiago or Copiapó, Chile.
• Well-rounded field-based skill set with understanding of geophysical survey operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to remain flexible in rapidly changing operational environments.