Fourmile - Senior Hydrogeologist

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager in delivering the project by performing advanced technical hydrogeologic analysis, making strategic operational and closure recommendations, and leading and mentoring technical staff
• Ensure that the required hydrogeologic data is collected, compiled, analyzed, interpreted, and applied so that dewatering costs and timelines for operational requirements are communicated accurately to stakeholders and management
• Ensure that necessary hydrogeologic review of modeling and mine designs is conducted, and that potential risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to key stakeholders
• Ensure on-going communication and cooperation with other departments/functional groups (geology, mine engineering, geotechnical engineering, mine operations, environmental, process, etc.) to optimize the ability for all groups to obtain the necessary information and/or accomplish a shared objective
• Interpret and analyze technical data pertaining to ground and surface water quantity and quality; rainfall and drainage; flood control; and water management, disposal, and reuse
• Compile planning and design analyses based on independent critical evaluations and make recommendations pertaining to hydrogeologic issues including water handling
• Prepare comprehensive reports regarding groundwater basins and surface water resources
• Manage the formulation and administration of supporting consultant contracts, may formulate and/or use computer models to evaluate hydrogeologic technical details

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, civil engineering (or similar) is required
• Ten (10) years of experience in the mining industry is preferred
• Familiarity with water well systems, hydraulic flow, and well field balancing is preferred
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices employed in hydrogeology and hydrology is preferred
• Ability to compile and analyze complex hydrogeologic data; prepare reports and comprehensive studies, and communicate findings effectively in written and oral formats is preferred
• Familiarity with hydrogeologic modeling techniques is required
• Experience formulating hydrogeologic models is highly preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory constraints related to water management activities is preferred

About the Role

The successful candidate will routinely perform engineering and technical tasks relating to the site’s groundwater management, modeling, and remediation activities. This is a senior level position in which incumbents are expected to have a significant background in operational activities and regulatory compliance requirements regarding water use and reclamation.

Benefits

What We Can Offer You A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Company Overview

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.

About Barrick

Barrick’s 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. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX."