NGM - Exploration District Geologist, Cortez

At NGM, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people’s division is growing, and we are looking for an Exploration District Geologist to join our team in Nevada.

About the role

The successful candidate will lead a team of geologists in identifying, assessing, and exploring new targets and areas of interest within the assigned district. This includes executing a range of exploration programs to ensure a healthy exploration portfolio while complying with safety, environmental, community relations, and governance standards—all aimed at unlocking district-scale potential, extending mine life, and delivering the next Tier 1 discovery.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.

About Us

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. 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, and it is the largest gold producer in the United States. Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GOLD" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX."

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined 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 annually. The 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.