NGM - Exploration District Geologist

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and mentor geologists; promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Identify and advance new exploration targets aligned with district and company strategy.
• Design, propose, and execute exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Develop and apply strong geological and exploration models to guide target generation and drill planning.
• Lead and oversee field exploration activities, ensuring high-quality geological data collection and management.
• Manage exploration programs to meet technical objectives, schedules, and approved budgets.
• Apply economic and business criteria to evaluate and prioritize exploration opportunities.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and ensure delivery of geological data to company standards.
• Provide technical leadership to define areas of interest and drilling targets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Participate in annual exploration budget planning and manage project financial performance.
• Communicate project objectives, progress, and impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained and maintained.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, environmental, and risk-prevention standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Code of Conduct, and community relations standards.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent management, including recruitment, performance management, and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral exploration, including field-based project leadership preferred.
• Proven experience designing and executing exploration programs from early stage through advanced exploration required.
• Strong geological modeling, target generation, and drill planning skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage exploration budgets and control costs required.
• Master’s degree in Geology or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience working at district or regional scale exploration programs preferred.
• Familiarity with modern exploration technologies, data systems, and geoinformatics standards preferred.
• Prior experience in a mining company or large-scale exploration organization preferred.
• Experience leading, training, and mentoring geologists and technical teams preferred.
• Strong technical reporting, data management, and communication skills required.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in exploration required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and internal stakeholders required.

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 AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

About Us

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.