Position Description:

Responsibilities:

• Sample dispatch, subsequent return, validation and estimation of grade control assay outcomes.

• Geological input into blast pattern designs to achieve minimal dilution of ore.

• Timely and practical design and mark-out of ore blocks.

• Incorporation of grade control data into models using 3D mine planning and visualization software.

• Maintenance of up-to-date, validated and well-organized data within the grade control database.

• Maintenance of stringent QAQC over all grade control processes, data and outputs.

• Daily interface with cross-departmental stakeholders involved in the mine to mill process.

• Completion of end-of-month mining, forecast and stockpile reports.

• Ensures all record keeping and reporting is SOX compliant.

• Monthly reconciliation between ore reserve, grade control, actual mined and declared ore mined.

• Supervision and development of Grade Control Geologists, Interns and Summer Students.

• Promotes and adheres to a strong safety culture.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or equivalent – required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Grade Control geology – required.

• Ability to work within a team and to be a team player – required.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills – required

• Demonstrated leadership abilities – required.

• Demonstrated computer skills – required.
• Experience with preferably with AcQuire or Access database system, ArcGIS, AutoCad, Vulcan, and Leapfrog software or equivalent – required.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner – required.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities – required.

What We Can Offer You 

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Barrick

Barrick is the gold industry leader with a vision of wealth generation through responsible mining; wealth for our owners, our people, and the countries and communities with which we partner.  Our objective is to maintain and grow industry-leading margins, driven by innovation and our digital transformation; managing our portfolio and allocating capital with discipline and rigor; and leveraging our distinctive partnership culture as a competitive advantage. We aim to cultivate a high-performance culture defined by the following principles: a deep commitment to partnership, consistent execution, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and continual self-improvement. We are obsessed with talent and seek out fresh perspectives and challenging ourselves to think differently as we transform Barrick into a leading 21st century company.

Barrick Nevada is an integrated gold mining operation that combines the Goldstrike and Cortez properties in Nevada, employing a total of 3,000 employees and 800 contractors. The operation utilizes both open pit and underground mining methods with Autoclave and Roaster processing facilities at Goldstrike and Milling/Heap Leaching facilities at Cortez.

Other factors that will be considered are employee performance, length of service, and work history.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.