Principal Geoscientist Greenfields North America
About The Position
The Principal Geoscientist, Greenfields Region, provides expert geoscience leadership to identify, evaluate, rank, and advance exploration opportunities across a global portfolio. The role helps shape exploration strategies, applies mineral systems thinking, and informs investment decisions supporting future discoveries. It operates within Newmont’s Exploration function and works closely with regional exploration leadership, technical specialists, and project teams. Collaboration spans diverse geographies and may involve periodic travel to exploration projects and partner operations. The position is based at Newmont’s Denver, Colorado corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is $161,250–$215,000, with the final offer based on individual experience and skills. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings or reimbursement accounts, a 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related Earth Sciences discipline.
- At least 15 years of exploration experience applying mineral systems concepts in mineral exploration.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple deposit types and geographic regions.
- Deep understanding of gold and copper mineral systems and their practical application to exploration programs.
- Recognized expertise in exploration geology and integrating geoscience disciplines into discovery programs.
- Proven experience developing and applying exploration ranking systems, success criteria, and target assessment methodologies.
- Strong understanding of mineral deposit value drivers and commercial considerations.
- Ability to communicate complex geological concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and developing exploration teams.
- Strong business acumen, with exposure to budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the identification and evaluation of new exploration opportunities across the Greenfields portfolio.
- Drive the development and application of exploration ranking methodologies, success criteria, and project evaluation frameworks.
- Provide technical leadership in designing and executing exploration programs focused on discovery and project advancement.
- Influence exploration strategies and technical programs across operated and non-operated ventures.
- Apply advanced mineral systems thinking to generate, assess, and prioritize exploration targets.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance exploration effectiveness and decision quality.
- Mentor geoscientists and technical professionals, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
- Contribute to technical reviews, presentations, and recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
- Support portfolio optimization by identifying opportunities that create long-term value.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings or reimbursement accounts.
- 401(k).
- Pension.
- Paid time off.
- Family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
