Cortez - Open Pit Growth Geologist II/III

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Geologist III to join the Cortez open pit mines team. The candidate will focus on mine geology and ore control.

This position involves executing drill programs, enhancing geological models, and applying mining software tools such as Vulcan and Leapfrog. The role is pivotal in ensuring safety and collaboration across departments while mentoring junior geologists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field is required.
• Four years of experience in open pit or underground mine geology.
• Experience leading technical interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero-harm workplace through safety programs.
• Collaborate with departments including Engineering and Operations.
• Ensure best practices are followed and mentor junior geologists.
• Conduct daily mine geology activities.

Skills

Geological mapping

Drilling and logging programs

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Leapfrog

Acquire

Job description

Job Description

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Geologist III at Cortez open pit mines. This position is tasked with mine geology, ore control, and executing drill program activities to derisk the mine plan, expand current reserve and resource, identify new and economically viable ore zones that will have a significant impact on the mine's earnings and growth, and incorporate data and interpretation into the geologic model. The ideal candidate will possess a background using Acquire, Leapfrog, Deswik, and Vulcan mining software and be 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 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.