What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turquoise Ridge - UG Geologist I/II position at Barrick?
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an entry level Mine Geologist at the Turquoise Ridge Underground mine. This position collects quality geologic data for material management and modeling, while working closely with underground operations and engineering to guide the deposit.
Responsibilities
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an entry level Mine Geologist at the Turquoise Ridge Underground mine. This position collects quality geologic data for material management and modeling, while working closely with underground operations and engineering to guide the deposit.
Responsibilities
- Provide a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs, encouraging and ensuring others do the same.
- Map and sample headings in the underground mine to advance ore body knowledge.
- Ensure proper material routing and management.
- Provide grade forecasts for mine plans.
- Generate daily and weekly mine production and ore reconciliation reports.
- Perform geotechnical and geological logging of core and RC drillholes.
- Collaborate with geologic modelers by providing input to 3D geologic models through mapping and observations.
- Assist with geological studies as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors in Geology or related field required
- Strong safety principles required
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to learn new software quickly required
- Previous underground mine operations experience (1 to 5 years) preferred
- Familiarity with Deswik, Leapfrog, and AcQuire software preferred
- 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 Nevada Gold Mine locations
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
