Fourmile - Senior Geologist

Barrick Gold Corporation•Elko, NV

21d

About The Position

Barrick is hiring a Senior Geologist to join its Fourmile Project team. The successful candidate will lead geologists responsible for growing resources and building and integrating ore body knowledge in PFS and PEA studies. This work includes ensuring proper data collection through logging and sampling, interpreting geologic sections, developing routing strategies, tracking underground material, supporting the 3D geologic model, and designing and executing infill, growth, and exploration drill programs. The role also involves leading, developing, and mentoring the geology team; collaborating across departments; supporting resource estimation and business planning; monitoring budgets, KPIs, and program delivery; and driving safety and continuous improvement. Barrick describes its vision as becoming the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. The company emphasizes a safe work environment and a sustainable legacy in host communities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience with underground mine geology or exploration preferred.
Experience leading a technical team and strong interdepartmental communication skills preferred.
Experience building ore body knowledge and geologic domains preferred.
Proven ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively in a coordinated, agile, multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent safety record and demonstrated safety leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience with underground mine geology or exploration.
Experience leading a technical team with strong interdepartmental communication skills.
Experience building ore body knowledge and geologic domains.
Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software.

Responsibilities

Promote a zero-harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop-work authority, and other safety programs.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists; establish and maintain development plans for direct reports.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety, and Finance.
Support and drive infill, growth, and exploration drill programs to grow resources in line with business objectives.
Build ore body knowledge by integrating geologic section interpretations into geologic models, estimation, and geo-metallurgical domains.
Train and develop team members in drill planning and decision-making, logging, sampling, and geologic interpretation.
Ensure the team understands and follows best practices.
Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures for compliance with company standards and identify improvement opportunities.
Supervise staff training and review standard operating procedures.
Engage with the resource team to deliver accurate, fit-for-purpose mineral estimations and leverage available data to maximize model value.
Supervise and authorize the design, preparation, and implementation of proposals, cost estimates, and expenditure requests for production drill programs.
Assist with creating the MRM budget and track spending and explain variances.
Drive integration of ore body knowledge across the business.
Provide input to yearly business plans.
Monitor departmental KPIs to ensure agreed work programs, drilling, cost, and ounce-delivery targets are met.
Identify improvement opportunities and present solutions through change management.
Perform other duties as required.