Field Operations Supervisor I

About the Company

In the coming decades, demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt will continue to grow. These minerals are needed to build electric infrastructure, vehicles, data centers, and electronics. However, the mining industry is making 10x fewer discoveries per dollar spent on exploration compared to 30 years ago because the easy-to-find, near surface deposits have largely been discovered.

KoBold was founded to be the first AI native mineral exploration, mine development, and technology development company. Our goal is to turn mineral exploration into a repeatable science to discover the minerals the world needs—by integrating artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new technology. Our multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, and geologists work together to build data systems, design new sensors, and establish industry-leading workflows to develop and test subsurface predictions on our exploration projects.

Our first discovery, Mingomba, is a high-grade copper deposit in Zambia, found after spending materially less than industry average. We are developing Mingomba with the same technical rigor that we apply to exploration. The Mingomba team brings together mine and processing engineers, geologists, data scientists, software engineers, and community, health & safety, construction, and operations specialists. By combining industry knowledge and cutting edge technology, we are developing Mingomba into a world class project that has safer and more predictable outcomes for ourselves, partners, and communities. It is expected to create thousands of good jobs for generations.

KoBold runs exploration programs in eight countries, all with the potential for another discovery.

KoBold is privately held; investors include institutional asset managers T. Rowe Price and Canada Pension Plan Investments; technology venture capitalists Andreessen Horowitz, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BOND Capital, Durable Capital, StepStone, and Standard Investments; and strategic natural resources companies BHP and Mitsubishi.

About the Role

In the role of Field Operations Supervisor I, you will support the planning and execution of our field activities in the DRC to meet our business objectives without causing harm to our people, our contractors and partners, or the communities and environments where we operate. You will report to the Field Operations Lead or Manager, DRC and also work closely with other members of the operations and exploration team. Your primary responsibility will be to provide on-the-ground operational support for exploration programs in the Manono region and potentially other DRC project sites.

This is a foundational role within KoBold’s Field Operations team, designed for professionals who are early in their careers and eager to develop the specialized skills required to plan and execute complex exploration programs. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of field operations—from drilling campaigns and geophysical surveys to camp management and civil works—while building the judgment, technical knowledge, and collaborative instincts that define a successful Field Operations professional at KoBold.

Responsibilities

Plan

Support planning of lower-complexity projects (all-weather access, lower risk, lower spend profile) under the direction of senior Field Operations staff
Assist in the development of project scopes, cost estimates, risk assessments, and procurement activities
Participate in project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors, contributing to scope definition, execution strategy, and risk management discussions
Assist in AFE drafting in collaboration with KoBold’s science teams

Support

Participate in contractor inductions, ensuring alignment with KoBold’s safety and operational standards
Support day-to-day operations: assist with daily safety meetings, risk assessments, incident management, and contractor performance monitoring
Follow established safe work practices and ensure adherence by contractors and field personnel