Cortez - UG Senior Geologist

Position Description:

 Are you a Geology professional who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!

At NGM, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Geologist at our Cortez operations.

As part of the MRM team, the successful candidate will be results centric adding to our already ambitious yet exciting working environment supporting our mining operations.

At NGM, we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Design of delineation drilling programs, track and report weekly/monthly intercepts and progress, assist with yearly budgets
• Supervise and report out spends to drill budgets and forecasts
• Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging and QAQC and other data collected during drilling
• Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TD’s
• Geological logging of diamond core and RC chips; update of and grade compilation for face and bench samples using acquire database
• Geological mapping (either digital or on paper depending on location) and sampling of active faces and other exposures underground and/or on surface; which may require use of scaling bar and working from extreme platform
• Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models
• Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab
• Resolve and monitor the routing of ore in the mine based on assays and mapping
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required; assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts to grade 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field required
• 5+ years experience working as an ore control or drilling geologist preferred
• Excellent safety record required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
• Familiarity with logging diamond core and RC chips preferred
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software preferred 

What We Can Offer You 

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

 

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

 

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.