Barrick - Exploration Senior Project Geologist

Barrick Gold Corporation • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Barrick is seeking a Senior Project Geologist to join their growing Exploration division. The company's vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Barrick is committed to a safe work environment and leaving a sustainable legacy on its host communities. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international exploration experience
• Demonstrated technical expertise at regional to local scales, particularly in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems
• Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits
• Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns, including reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing geological teams and working collaboratively with Health, Safety, Environment, Community Relations, and Permitting functions
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spoken and written English for reporting and presentations
• Full proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
• Valid driver’s license, including 4x4 driving certification
• Strong leadership skills, passion for mineral discovery, high adaptability, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience using geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred
• Experience contributing to mineral discoveries and working across multiple project development stages (from generative to advanced projects) is considered a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of geoscientists in the generation, evaluation, and execution of exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities, with a strong focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s exploration framework.
• Supervise and participate in field-based exploration programs, ensuring best practices in geological data collection, data management, safety, and community relations.
• Technically evaluate exploration properties and advanced-stage projects, contributing to recommendations for new business opportunities with Tier 1 gold and/or copper discovery potential.
• Collaborate with the Project Generation or New Exploration Opportunities (NEO) team in the assessment of new properties and strategic exploration opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations (internal and external) in both English and Spanish, including technical conclusions and recommendations, for site visits, progress updates, and end-of-season reviews.
• Ensure timely delivery of all geological and technical data in accordance with Geoinformatics standards, systems, and applications.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with the Exploration Manager and/or District Geologist regarding technical support needs, project risks, and specialized training requirements.
• Coordinate with Sustainability teams to ensure proper implementation and compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures at exploration projects.
• Ensure all required internal and external permits are obtained on time to support planned exploration programs.
• Promote knowledge transfer and continuous learning within the exploration team, including organizing technical training and knowledge-sharing activities related to mineralized systems.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on people and talent management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
• Ensure awareness and communication of community, safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk-related matters within exploration teams.
• Comply with and enforce company policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Human Rights Policy, Alcohol and Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and all other mandatory corporate standards.
• Comply with all company policies, including Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Alcohol and Drugs, and Workplace Respect policies.
• Actively support the goal of zero incidents by following and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package including 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

What This Job Offers

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