Fourmile - Senior Geologist

Barrick Mining Corporation • Crescent Valley, NV

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About The Position

Barrick is seeking a Senior Geologist to join the Fourmile Project team. The successful candidate will lead a team of geologists responsible for growing resources and building and integrating ore body knowledge in PFS and PEA studies. This includes ensuring appropriate data collection through logging and sampling, geologic section interpretation, development of routing strategies, and tracking underground material. The role also supports the 3D geologic model and the design and execution of infill, growth, and exploration drill programs.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, developing and mentoring geologists, collaboration with internal departments, quality assurance and quality control, resource estimation, budgeting, and delivery of agreed work programs and business objectives. 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, and commits to a safe work environment and a sustainable legacy in host communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team leader within a coordinated, agile, multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent safety record and ability to demonstrate safety leadership.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero-harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop-work authority, and other safety programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists, and 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 ensuring geologic interpretations of sections are integrated into geologic models, estimation, and geo-metallurgical domains.
• Train and develop team members in drill planning and decision-making, logging, sampling, and geologic interpretation, and ensure the team understands and follows best practices.
• Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures for compliance with company standards, identify improvement opportunities, supervise staff training, and review SOPs.
• Engage with the resource team to deliver accurate, fit-for-purpose mineral estimates and leverage available data to maximize value in each model.
• Supervise and authorize the design, preparation, and implementation of proposals, cost estimates, and expenditure requests for production drill programs.
• Assist in creating the MRM budget and track spending and explain variances.
• Support and drive the integration of ore body knowledge across the business.
• Provide input into yearly business plans.
• Monitor departmental KPIs to ensure agreed work programs, drilling, cost, and ounce-delivery targets are met.
• Identify areas for improvement and present solutions through change management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to career opportunities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior