Fourmile - Geology Technician

Barrick; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrick is seeking a Geology Technician for its Fourmile operations in Nevada. The role supports mining operations with a focus on safety, accuracy in handling drill core, and efficient sample management.

As part of the Geology Department, you will train teammates, maintain inventory, and ensure timely laboratory shipments, contributing to Barrick’s safety-first culture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Capable of lifting 30lbs repetitively and 50lbs for short periods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and safety consciousness.
• Task train coworkers in the safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Manage the sample inventory and related warehouse material safely.
• Record new materials placed into storage and understand storage locations.
• Complete daily workplace inspections and correct issues within capability.
• Photograph drill core accurately with natural colors and minimal distortion.
• Coordinate shipments to laboratories and complete required forms accurately.
• Identify naming and numbering errors in sample handling procedures.
• Read material retrieval requests, collect materials, and ship accordingly.
• Participate in safety audits, training, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Geology Department.

Skills

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Record keeping

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geology Technician at our Fourmile operations. As part of the Fourmile team, the successful candidate will be results centric adding to our already challenging yet rewarding working environment supporting our mining operations. At Barrick 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:

• Demonstrate safety leadership and safety consciousness
• Task train coworkers in the safe and efficient use of equipment
• Ability to manage the sample inventory and related warehouse material, safely, without damage to the people, property, or process
• Makes accurate records of new materials placed into storage. Maintains a full understanding of the storage locations
• Completes periodic daily workplace inspections and corrects problems within individual’s capabilities
• Accurately photographs drill core ensuring natural colors and minimal distortion
• Ensures timely shipments to laboratories and accurately completes required forms
• Demonstrate knowledge of state-wide warehouse locations and the ability to travel to and from these sites safely, while adhering to site safety and protocols
• Ability to identify naming and numbering errors in sample handling procedures
• Ability to read and understand material retrieval requests, collect these materials and ship accordingly.
• Participate in safety audits, training, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Geology Department.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety and environmental policies and practices, and willingness to develop related skills setsrequired
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehiclesrequired
• Ability to work within a team environmentrequired
• Possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsrequired
• Demonstrated safe work habits and ability to work with minimal direct supervisionrequired
• Capable of lifting 30lbs repetitively and lifting 50lbs for short periods of timerequired
• Previous experience working at a mine operation or exploration projectpreferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 233854
• Job Category Mine Geology
• Job Schedule Full time