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Superintendent of Geology, Open Pit

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Turquoise Ridge, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 8, 2021

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Category
Geology & GeoSciences, Supervisory
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Position Description:

Are you a Geology professional who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!

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 division is growing, and we are seeking a Superintendent of Geology, Open Pit at our Turquoise Ridge operations.

The ideal candidate will have ten years of experience working in open pit ore control, mining geology with progressive levels of responsibility.

At NGM, 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 package 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, and much more!

Responsibilities:

  • Planning, management, supervision of the open pit ore control and mine geology activities
  • Maximizing ore recovery, reconciliation against ore reserve and grade control models
  • Implement effective ore control drilling and sampling programs to ensure maximum mined ore recovery with appropriate Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC)
  • Ensure representative samples are collected to best practice and noting the risk associated with the samples, for grade control, stockpile and pit sampling as a guide to grade and mineralization distribution
  • Provide input into Life of Mine planning (LOM), growth programs and other studies.
  • Collection and interpretation of all geological data
  • Ownership of the mine scale geological models
  • Achieving annual budget and forecast ore production targets is a key KPI for this position.
  • Adhere and enforces the policies, procedures and standards set by NGM, across all areas of their responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related field required
  • Valid driver's license required
  • 10+ years' demonstrated successful open pit ore control, mine geology, stockpile management and reconciliation experience required
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge and/or experience in drilling, sampling and assaying methods as well as QAQC procedures as applied to drilling, sampling and assaying preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing required
  • Experience with engaging and managing drilling, assay laboratory, down-hole survey, geochemical, mapping, logging, and other contractors required
  • Experience with budgeting and managing department finances preferred
  • Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships required
What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • 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 Nevada Gold Mine locations
  • 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.

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