Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Hydrogeologist at our Leeville operations.

At Nevada Gold Mines, 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Management, execution, and supervision of:
• Monitoring well water level measurement and data capture (manual or with transducers and telemetry network),
• Dewatering and piezometer drilling and design,
• Sitewide monitoring plan and reporting to stakeholders,
• Tracking of sitewide well database and well status,
• Dewatering data management in various database systems, and
• Monthly water reporting including flow rates, water management, and dewatering accounting reports.
• Provide hydrogeological expertise and guidance to Mine Operations and engineering.
• Develop an understanding of the risks within the day-to-day operations and work to manage them.
• Assist with engineering and construction projects for site water management such as construction of new ponds, pipelines, etc.
• Engage in growth meetings and develop future dewatering strategies and pilot drilling programs.
• Maintain awareness of site water rights and permitting requirements. Convey any changes to water management system to water resource managers/corporate social responsibility representatives in a timely fashion.
• Conduct/lead hydrogeologic investigations such as aquifer tests, spinner logs, infiltration studies, etc., collect and analyze data and prepare reports and documents.
• Assist with water management strategies and data management.
• Maintain site water balance.
• Mentor and manage other hydrogeology staff.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations and all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, engineering, or related field is required.
• Minimum of five to ten years of verifiable experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, engineering, and/or dewatering required.
• Experience with dewatering systems, hydrologic and hydrogeologic principles, and hydrologic modeling preferred.
• Direct experience with well drilling, preferably with deep, large diameter, large volume production/dewatering wells preferred.
• Underground mine operation and passive drainage experience preferred
• Management skills for high budget projects (>$1M).
• High level of computer skills for data management and reporting (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, various database systems).
• Experience with Vulcan, mine-site, Deswick, leapfrog or other hydrogeology / mining software preferred
• Experience with water rights and regulatory compliance issues in the state of Nevada preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with other departments, contractors, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Ability to think of creative and innovative solutions to water management issues while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

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!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.

The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick's Cortez; the combination of Barrick's Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp's Carlin; and the combination of Barrick's Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp's Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick's Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick .

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.