Cortez - Open Pit Growth Geologist II/III

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Career growth

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Geologist III to lead mine geology activities at Cortez open pit. Focus on ore control, drill programs, and enhancing the geologic model with Acquire, Leapfrog, Deswik and Vulcan software.

Responsibilities include directing surface field work, mentoring junior geologists, and delivering accurate reporting to support mine planning and earnings growth. Emphasis on safety leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related field.
• Minimum four years' experience in open pit or underground mine geology.
• Experience leading technical teams with strong interdepartmental communication.
• Familiarity with Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, and Acquire software.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent safety record with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Driving zero harm workplace through safety programs and stop-work authority.
• Build relationships with Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance.
• Develop geological mapping, drilling, and logging programs.
• Mentor and train junior geologists and ensure best practices.
• Perform daily surface field work and drill inspections.
• Oversee daily mine geology activities (blast hole and face wall mapping).
• Track ore from mine to process facilities for ore control duties.
• Design and implement drill programs; interpret results.
• Collaborate with geology and resource modeling teams to ensure accurate models and estimations.

Skills

Open pit mining

Ore control

Geology fieldwork

Technical leadership

Interdepartmental communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Leapfrog

Acquire

Job description

Position Description

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for Geologist III at Cortez open pit mines. This position is tasked with mine geology, ore control, and executing drill programs activities to derisk the mine plan, expanding current reserve and resource, identifying new and economically viable ore zones that will have a significant impact on the mine's earnings and growth, and incorporating data and interpretation into the geologic model. The ideal candidate will possess a background using Acquire, Leapfrog, Deswik, and Vulcan mining software and capable of working with a diverse team of mine geologists, technical services staff, mine operations, and diamond drillers. This role requires an individual who is safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Driving zero harm workplace through stop work responsibility and other safety programs in place.
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance).
• Build technical knowledge for geological mapping, drilling, and logging programs.
• Ensure best practices are utilized, understood, and followed. Mentor and train junior geologists.
• Responsible for daily surface field work and drill inspections.
• Responsible for daily mine geology activities (blast hole mapping and face wall mapping)
• Responsible for daily ore control duties by tracking material from the mine to the process facilities
• Design, implement, track, drill programs and interpret results.
• Engage with geology and resource modeling team to ensure accurate, fit for purpose geological models and mineral estimations are provided, ensuring that all available data are leveraged to maximize value in every model.
• Responsible for the design, preparation and implementation of proposals, cost tracking, cost estimates and expenditure requests for production drill programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required
• Minimum four (4) years' experience in open pit or underground mine geology required
• Experience leading technical teams with strong interdepartmental communication skills required
• Familiarity with Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, and Acquire software required
• Proven ability to communicate optimally; both verbally and in writing required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership 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
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• 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.

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Job Identification 240864

Posting Date 2026-09-18

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Geology

Locations Elko, NV, United States