https://jobs.barrick.com/#en/sites/CX_1001/job/236150/?keyword=geologist&mode=location
JOB DESCRIPTION
Barrick Gold Corporation is looking for a Geologist I,II or III to be part of the multi-disciplinary Mineral Resource Management project team at the exciting Fourmile Project in the Cortez District of Nevada.
At Barrick, our vision is to be the worlds most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns to our owners and partners.
As a Geologist and a part of the Barrick Fourmile project team, the successful candidate will support the development of Fourmile through execution of exploration & resource delineation programs to identify new and define economic ore zones to deliver as part of PFS and FS studies.
The ideal candidate will have a background in geology with experience in mining and/or exploration preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in core logging, geologic mapping, and exposure to mining and exploration software packages such as Acquire, Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan, or Deswik.
At Barrick, we are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits packing which includes 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, annual bonus structure, and more.
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.
- Maintenance of drill schedule, drill pad construction & logistical coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, engineers, core technicians, and drill services business partners
- Logging data collection & QAQC of returned results to ensure data integrity and targets are met
- Weekly drill program reporting on project status, budget & geologic insights
- Supporting 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
Qualifications
- Excellent demonstrated safety record required
- Bachelor of Science in Geology or closely related field required
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
- Previous mining or exploration experience required preferred
- Previous core logging or mapping experience required
- Familiarity with mining and exploration software (Acquire, Leapfrog Geo, Maptek Vulcan, or Deswik) preferred
- Ability to interpret geologic cross sections inclusive of lithologic, structural, alteration and mineralization to identify & communicate the “so what” implications preferred
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!
- 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.
- Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.