Position Description:

Barrick is looking for a Senior Mine Geologist to join the Goldstrike Open Pit Mine Geology team. The position reports to the Open Pit Geology Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

• Collection and interpretation of geologic data from blast holes, trenching, mapping and face sampling.

• Generation of pit and bench geologic maps from collected mapping and logging data.

• Design and justification for advanced grade control drill programs other than blast-hole drilling.

• Oversight of infill and near-pit drilling programs to expand and better define open pit reserves.

• Sampling, QAQC, logistics, sample dispatch and tracking related to drilling.

• Reverse Circulation (RC) chip and diamond core logging.

• Review and interpretation of RC and diamond core assay and logging data.

• Generation and maintenance of plans and sections based on mapping, sampling and drill data.

• Generation of 3D geological models bringing together all data from plans and sections.

• Ore and waste rock characterization.

• Density determination sampling, test work and modeling.

• Initiation and coordination of geo-metallurgical studies, test work, modeling and reporting.

• Daily, weekly and monthly verbal and written reports.

• Effective communication and dissemination of information to Operations personnel, Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists.

• Supervision and development of Mine Geologists, Interns and Summer Students.

• 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 Cortez and Goldstrike 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.