Cortez - Resource Geologist
About The Position
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 Nevada Gold Mines, our Resource Geologists play a critical role in transforming geological insight into real mining decisions. Based at the Cortez Mine, this position puts you at the heart of a collaborative, high-performing technical team—where your models, interpretations, and judgment directly influence how ore is identified, evaluated, and extracted. This is a hands-on role for a geologist who thrives on problem-solving, field engagement, and translating complex geology into fit-for-purpose resource models that support safe, responsible, and profitable mining. 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Geology, Earth Science, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relevant mining geology preferred; mining engineering or exploration roles also considered supplemented with a relevant post-graduate degree in Geostatistics.
- Awareness of reporting codes (NI43-101, SK-1300)
- Experience within the mining industry including mining geology in open pit and/or underground production environments.
- Proven geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply this to Resource estimation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in modelling structurally controlled gold systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach, mentor, and provide technical leadership to mine geologists
- Design and execute best-practice, fit-for-purpose resource estimation workflows aligned to business needs
- Build, validate, and continuously improve geological and block models of varying complexity, with a clear focus on value and risk
- Integrate field observations from regular pit and/or underground visits to ground-truth interpretations and model performance
- Review and validate resource and reserve statements, geological databases, QA/QC data, mine designs, schedules, costs, and technical reports
- Prepare and present high-quality geological interpretations and resource estimates to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Ensure orebody knowledge is clearly communicated and embedded across the broader business
- Collaborate with reconciliation geologists and operations teams to identify trends, close performance gaps, and strengthen model confidence
- Conduct technical investigations and research to support continuous improvement and innovation
- Independently solve complex geological challenges using sound technical judgment, creativity, and initiative
- Write clear, impactful technical reports that explain workflows, business impacts, and identified risks or opportunities
- Respond to technical queries from engineering, operations, and other stakeholders with clarity and confidence
- Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example and ensuring compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
