Barrick - Exploration Principal Geologist

Nevada Gold Mines; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) retirement plan with employer >

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Company match share purchase program

Career growth opportunities

Internal mobility across organization

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Exploration Principal Geologist to lead and advance high‑quality exploration opportunities across its portfolio, supporting desktop and field evaluations, data compilation, geological modeling, and target generation.

The Senior Geologist will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop 3D models, and communicate findings to stakeholders, shaping exploration strategy across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required.
• Master’s Degree or PhD in related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years progressive experience with a strong emphasis in exploration, mineral economics, and leadership required.
• Strong fundamentals of geology, exploration procedures, business acumen, and commercial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of geology with experience across multiple terranes.
• Broad experience across gold and copper deposit types.
• Experience with a full range of targeting tools including, but not limited to, geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and geologic field methods.
• Ability to accurately develop complex 3D geologic models using Leapfrog.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent data and business analysis skills – ability to conduct detailed analysis, define milestones, and provide business logic and calculations.
• Ability to deliver concise technical and business‑focused presentations and reports to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Organized, motivated self‑starter with high standards and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong contribution to NGM’s safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same
• Identify and support evaluation of third‑party opportunities
• Compile, clean, and analyze data using appropriate software platforms to develop and assess exploration targets
• Develop 3D models to enable mineral exploration targeting and project assessment
• Collaborate with a technically skilled team to deliver Barrick’s exploration strategy and growth ambitions
• Generate new target concepts to expand Barrick’s exploration footprint in North America
• Collaborate with land and legal departments to facilitate the execution of confidentiality agreements
• Work and communicate with potential business partners in a professional manner

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Master’s or PhD in related field

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

NGM is seeking an engaged Exploration Principal Geologist to support the identification and advancement of high‑quality exploration opportunities across its portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the discovery of world‑class ore bodies by supporting both desktop and field‑based evaluations, including data compilation, geological modeling, and target generation. The Senior Geologist will play a key role in shaping and advancing exploration opportunities at various stages of the pipeline, collaborating with multidisciplinary exploration teams and technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong contribution to NGM’s safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same
• Identify and support evaluation of third‑party opportunities
• Compile, clean, and analyze data using appropriate software platforms to develop and assess exploration targets
• Develop 3D models to enable mineral exploration targeting and project assessment
• Collaborate with a technically skilled team to deliver Barrick’s exploration strategy and growth ambitions
• Generate new target concepts to expand Barrick’s exploration footprint in North America
• Collaborate with land and legal departments to facilitate the execution of confidentiality agreements
• Work and communicate with potential business partners in a professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required
• Master’s Degree or PhD in related field preferred
• Minimum 8 years progressive experience with a strong emphasis in exploration, mineral economics, and leadership required
• A strong foundation of fundamentals of geology, exploration procedures, business acumen, and commercial skills required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Broad knowledge of geology with experience across multiple terranes required
• Broad experience across gold and copper deposit types required
• Experience with a full range of targeting tools including, but not limited to, geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and geologic field methods required
• Ability to accurately develop complex 3D geologic models using Leapfrog required
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) required
• Excellent data and business analysis skills – ability to conduct detailed analysis, define milestones, and provide business logic and calculations required
• Ability to deliver concise technical and business‑focused presentations and reports in a simple format to a broad audience of cross‑functional peers and stakeholders required
• Organized, motivated self‑starter with high standards expected of themselves and others required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment required

Benefits

• A competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match
• Paid time off
• Company‑sponsored medical clinics
• Company match share purchase program
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

EEO Statement

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.