Cortez - Open Pit Growth Geologist II/III

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for Geologist III at Cortez open pit mines. This position is tasked with mine geology, ore control, and executing drill programs activities to derisk the mine plan, expanding current reserve and resource, identifying new and economically viable ore zones that will have a significant impact on the mine's earnings and growth, and incorporating data and interpretation into the geologic model. The ideal candidate will possess a background using Acquire, Leapfrog, Deswik, and Vulcan mining software and capable of working with a diverse team of mine geologists, technical services staff, mine operations, and diamond drillers. This role requires an individual who is safety oriented.

Responsibilities:

· Driving zero harm workplace through stop work responsibility and other safety programs in place.

· Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance).

· Build technical knowledge for geological mapping, drilling, and logging programs.

· Ensure best practices are utilized, understood, and followed. Mentor and train junior geologists.

· Responsible for daily surface field work and drill inspections.

· Responsible for daily mine geology activities (blast hole mapping and face wall mapping)

· Responsible for daily ore control duties by tracking material from the mine to the process facilities

· Design, implement, track, drill programs and interpret results.

· Engage with geology and resource modeling team to ensure accurate, fit for purpose geological models and mineral estimations are provided, ensuring that all available data are leveraged to maximize value in every model.

· Responsible for the design, preparation and implementation of proposals, cost tracking, cost estimates and expenditure requests for production drill programs.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required

· Minimum four (4) years’ experience in open pit or underground mine geology required

· Experience leading technical teams with strong interdepartmental communication skills required

· Familiarity with Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, and Acquire software required

· Proven ability to communicate optimally; both verbally and in writing required

· Ability to work with minimal supervision required

· Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required

What We Can Offer You

· A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable

· Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

· Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

· An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining

· Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless

· Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".