Barrick Exploration - Senior Geologist

Responsibilities

• Generate, develop, and lead exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline, with a primary focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation within the company’s Resource Triangle framework.
• Execute and supervise field-based exploration programs, ensuring best practices in geological data collection and management, as well as strict compliance with safety standards and community relations requirements.
• Participate with the Project Generation or New Opportunities (NEO) team in the evaluation of properties and/or advanced exploration projects representing opportunities for Tier 1 gold and/or copper discoveries.
• Prepare internal and external written reports and technical visit presentations, as well as seasonal exploration progress and close-out reports, in both English and Spanish, including conclusions and recommendations.
• Ensure the timely delivery of technical and geological information generated by exploration projects in accordance with Geoinformatics department standards and systems, and require appropriate reporting from technical site visits conducted by the Technical Team.
• Coverage of technical support or specialized training needs for exploration projects, coordinating through the LATAM Technical Team as needed.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability team to implement Health & Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures at exploration projects, and monitor and verify compliance.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on people and talent management activities, including recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, development plans, coaching, and mentoring.
• Stay informed and ensure appropriate communication to project teams regarding community, safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk-related matters as required.
• Comply with and enforce the Barrick Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, and Human Rights Policy, ensuring internal awareness and adherence.
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, regulations, and procedures, including Alcohol and Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and other mandatory Barrick standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required
• Master's Degree or PhD in related field preferred
• Minimum 8 years progressive experience with a strong emphasis in exploration, mineral economics, and leadership required
• A strong foundation of fundamentals of geology, exploration procedures, business acumen, and commercial skills required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Broad knowledge of geology with experience across multiple terranes required
• Broad experience across gold and copper deposit types required
• Experience with a full range of targeting tools including, but not limited to geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and geologic field methods required
• Ability to accurately develop complex 3D geologic models using Leapfrog required
• Strong computer skills and proficient in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) required
• Excellent data and business analysis skills - ability to conduct detailed analysis, define milestones, and provide business logic and calculations required
• Ability to deliver concise technical and business focused presentations and reports in simple to understand format to a broad audience of cross functional peers and stakeholders required
• Organized, motivated self-starter with high standards expected of themselves and others required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required