Barrick - Exploration Senior Project Geologist

Barrick Mining Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrick Mining Corporation in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Senior Project Geologist to lead geological teams, oversee exploration programs, and collaborate across Safety, Sustainability, and Permitting functions. This role emphasizes excellence in data quality, reporting in English and Spanish, and delivering strategic exploration opportunities.

The candidate will drive project generation, assess properties, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to advance Tier 1 prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international exploration experience.
• Technical expertise at regional to local scales in magmatic-hydrothermal or orogenic gold systems.
• Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits.
• Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns including RC and diamond drilling.
• Leadership experience managing geological teams and collaborating with HSE, Community Relations, and Permitting.
• Experience using Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred.
• Proficiency in English for reporting and presentations, and Spanish for communication.
• Valid driver’s license, including 4x4 driving certification.
• Strong leadership, adaptability, planning, and teamwork.
• Experience contributing to mineral discoveries across project stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of geoscientists across all stages of exploration.
• Design and oversee exploration activities focusing on Project Generation and Target Delineation.
• Supervise field programs ensuring data quality, safety, and community relations.
• Evaluate exploration properties and advanced-stage projects for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Project Generation or NEO team on new properties.
• Prepare high-quality reports/presentations in English and Spanish.
• Ensure timely delivery of geological data per Geoinformatics standards.
• Communicate with the Exploration Manager on needs and risks.
• Coordinate with Sustainability on H&S, Environmental, and Community procedures.
• Obtain required internal and external permits for exploration programs.
• Promote knowledge transfer and training within the team.
• Coordinate with HR on talent management and development.
• Ensure awareness of community, safety, health, environmental matters.
• Comply with all policies and aim for zero incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Geology

Project Management

Drilling Campaigns

English Proficiency

Spanish Proficiency

Driving Certification

International Experience

Team Collaboration

Mineral Discovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS Pro

IOgas

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

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 Exploration division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Geologist to join our team!

This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

At Barrick, 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

• Lead and manage teams of geoscientists in the generation, evaluation, and execution of exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities, with a strong focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s exploration framework.
• Supervise and participate in field-based exploration programs, ensuring best practices in geological data collection, data management, safety, and community relations.
• Technically evaluate exploration properties and advanced-stage projects, contributing to recommendations for new business opportunities with Tier 1 gold and/or copper discovery potential.
• Collaborate with the Project Generation or New Exploration Opportunities (NEO) team in the assessment of new properties and strategic exploration opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations (internal and external) in both English and Spanish, including technical conclusions and recommendations, for site visits, progress updates, and end-of-season reviews.
• Ensure timely delivery of all geological and technical data in accordance with Geoinformatics standards, systems, and applications.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with the Exploration Manager and/or District Geologist regarding technical support needs, project risks, and specialized training requirements.
• Coordinate with Sustainability teams to ensure proper implementation and compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures at exploration projects.
• Ensure all required internal and external permits are obtained on time to support planned exploration programs.
• Promote knowledge transfer and continuous learning within the exploration team, including organizing technical training and knowledge-sharing activities related to mineralized systems.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on people and talent management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
• Ensure awareness and communication of community, safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk-related matters within exploration teams.
• Comply with and enforce company policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Human Rights Policy, Alcohol and Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and all other mandatory corporate standards.
• Comply with all company policies, including Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Alcohol and Drugs, and Workplace Respect policies.
• Actively support the goal of zero incidents by following and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international exploration experience
• Demonstrated technical expertise at regional to local scales, particularly in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems
• Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits
• Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns, including reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing geological teams and working collaboratively with Health, Safety, Environment, Community Relations, and Permitting functions
• Experience using geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spoken and written English for reporting and presentations
• Full proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
• Valid driver’s license, including 4x4 driving certification
• Strong leadership skills, passion for mineral discovery, high adaptability, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments
• Experience contributing to mineral discoveries and working across multiple project development stages (from generative to advanced projects) is considered a strong advantage

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.

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About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.