Sr. Project Geologist, Greenfields Exploration - North America

Key Responsibilities

• Be a leading contributor to the Greenfields exploration team, in the delineation of new resources for the company
• Aid the Exploration Manager in the planning and scheduling of staff and activities for the Greenfields group
• Ensure the timely and on-budget completion of work programs by leading, supervising and guiding exploration field teams
• Build and further develop the team’s capacities by training and mentoring junior exploration staff in industry best practices and exploration methodologies
• Carry out District to Regional scale exploration activities including geological mapping, geochemical sampling programs, and drill testing of targets with little to minimal supervision
• Provide interpretations derived from the datasets collected and provide recommendations aligned with company objectives and strategies
• Work closely with peers and assist the Senior Geologist and Exploration Manager in the planning and scheduling of field and other activities in country
• Prepare and effectively present timely, accurate, and detailed internal reports, maps, plans, and sections and assist in the preparation of Global reports and presentations
• Supervise and mentor contractors in field to implement work plans safely, sustainably, and in accordance with the Company and regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead project evaluations, critically assess data for accuracy and quality, and make objective assessments on exploration potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BSc or higher (MSc preferred) in a Geoscience-related degree. A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in gold exploration, with significant exposure to multiple ore deposit types and jurisdictions.
• Physical/Mental Demands: Employees must be able to perform duties efficiently and without hazard to themselves or others, to include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, talking, hearing and using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, close vision/reading due to computer work, comprehending, organizing and analyzing information, reacting to an emergency effectively and providing first-aid if required. If/When In The Field, must be able to crawl, crouch, kneel, sit, climb, walk, stoop and stand frequently, walk on uneven terrain and slopes for an extended period, near vision must be sufficient to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten character, normal depth perception and field of vision are required, as is the ability to distinguish basic colors, able to legally drive company vehicles if assigned, may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including respiratory protection to include a half-faced respirator to mitigate exposure to crystalline silica.

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays
• Wellbeing reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.