Nima Esmaeilzadeh
Exploration Geologist | Project Coordination, Core Logging & Resource Modeling | Advancing Data-Driven Mineral Discovery and Exploration Innovation
- Role
- Exploration Geologist at Freeport-McMoRan
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nima Esmaeilzadeh
Geologist at Freeport-McMoRan’s Exploration Center of Excellence (XCE) with expertise in…
Experience
Exploration Geologist
May 2024 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US
Serve as a Project Geologist supporting large-scale exploration drilling programs, including the 2025 Morenci Drilling Project, from planning through execution.Logged and interpreted over feet of diamond drill core, documenting lithology, alteration, structure, and mineralization to support 3D geological modeling and resource evaluation.Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily drilling activities, including drill site preparation, hole targeting, and communication between field crews, contractors, and technical teams.Execute detailed core handling, processing, and sampling workflows, ensuring data quality and full compliance with QA/QC protocols.Design and manage drill hole plans in collaboration with senior geologists and project managers to optimize drilling efficiency and geological understanding.Integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets within Leapfrog Geo to refine subsurface interpretations and update exploration models.Prepare high-quality geological reports, cross-sections, and progress summaries to support project evaluations and strategic decision-making.Collaborate with engineers, safety personnel, and drilling contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible field operations.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in drilling coordination, data management, and exploration best practices across FMI projects.
Education
Western Kentucky University
Master's student
2022 — 2024
Sahand University of Technology
Master's degree
2018 — 2021
Università di Pisa
Master's student
2020 — 2022
Sahand University of Technology
Bachelor's degree
2012 — 2018
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