Fourmile - Geologist I, II or III
Barrick Mining Corporation · Elko, NV · 3 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
Barrick Gold Corporation is looking for a Geologist I, II, or III to join the multi-disciplinary Mineral Resource Management project team at the Fourmile Project in the Cortez District of Nevada. The successful candidate will support the development of Fourmile through exploration and resource delineation programs to identify and define economic ore zones as part of PFS and FS studies.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a background in geology with experience in mining and/or exploration, including core logging, geologic mapping, and exposure to mining and exploration software packages such as Acquire, Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan, or Deswik.
Responsibilities
- Deliver on our journey to a zero-harm workplace through stop-work authority, participation in safety programs, and identification of hazards and their mitigation.
- Build ore body knowledge from observations made during core logging, cross-section interpretation, and input to geologic model updates.
- Assist with planning of core and directional drillholes and ensure progress is tracked. Intervene as required to achieve targets.
- Maintain drill schedule, drill pad construction, and logistical coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, engineers, core technicians, and drill services business partners.
- Logging data collection and QAQC of returned results to ensure data integrity and targets are met.
- Weekly drill program reporting on project status, budget, and geologic insights.
- Support the core logging team with peer reviews and logging assistance.
- Aid in interpretation, generation, and refinement of geologic and resource models for the area of interest.
- Assist with geological and numerical modeling projects in Leapfrog Geo as directed.
- Provide geological interpretation and support to other team members and project decisions.
- Participate in professional development training to expand skillset and provide fit-for-purpose solutions to the project.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Excellent demonstrated safety record.
- Bachelor of Science in Geology or closely related field.
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Previous mining or exploration experience.
- Previous core logging or mapping experience.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with mining and exploration software (Acquire, Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan, or Deswik).
- Ability to interpret geologic cross-sections inclusive of lithologic, structural, alteration, and mineralization to identify and communicate implications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks.
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
- Annual bonus structure.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.