Fourmile - Manager, Resource Modelling

Barrick Gold Corporation; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with employer-con

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation is seeking a Manager, Resource Modelling to lead advanced resource estimation workflows and ensure defensible mineral resource estimates. You’ll partner with regional SMEs to align models with corporate standards for technical reporting and disclosure.

The role entails evaluating grade estimation methodologies, supporting NI 43-101 compliant disclosures, and driving continuous modeling improvements across geology, metallurgy, and mine planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field; or Bachelor of Science with related experience
• Over eight years of geostatistics or resource modeling experience
• Expert knowledge in practical resource estimation with strong geostatistical foundation
• Familiar with RMSP, Leapfrog, acQuire; Deswik, Datamine preferred
• Qualified person as defined by NI 43-101

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure best-practice resource modeling and estimation workflows
• Ensure compliance with standards for resource estimates and classification
• Support regulatory disclosure under NI 43-101 and S-K 1300
• Evaluate estimation methodologies and interpolation approaches
• Review classification criteria and drill spacing for resource confidence
• Collaborate with site geology on interpretations and domaining
• Conduct drillhole spacing studies for resource conversion
• Perform conditional simulations to assess resource uncertainty
• Identify risks impacting resource confidence and robustness
• Drive continuous improvement in modeling workflows
• Integrate geology, metallurgy, mine planning and exploration geology
• Produce monthly reports on modeling priorities and risks
• Deliver training to site teams on estimation workflows
• Mentor site SMEs and technical teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Geostatistics

Resource modeling

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Tools

RMSP

Leapfrog

acQuire

Deswik

Datamine

Job description

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

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Manager, Resource Modelling to join our team. The successful candidate will drive best-practice modeling and estimation workflows in partnership with regional subject matter experts, and ensure block models, estimation methodologies, and classification approaches meet corporate standards that are defensible for technical reporting and disclosure.

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:

Drive our Zero Harm culture and provide overall leadership and support of our DNA, utilizing every possible opportunity to demonstrate alignment.

Ensure compliance with corporate standards for resource estimates and classification.

Support compliant technical disclosure under NI43-101 and S-K 1300 regulatory guidelines and contribute to Technical Reports as required.

Evaluate grade estimation methodologies, search strategies, and interpolation approaches used in Resource estimation.

Review the application of classification criteria and drill spacing assumptions used to support Resource confidence categories

Work with site geology teams to provide feedback on geological interpretations and domaining strategies to support robust resource estimates and exploration upside models.

Perform drillhole spacing studies to inform resource conversion programs in new growth areas.

Perform conditional simulation studies to assess resource uncertainty and estimation reliability.

Identify geological and estimation risks that may impact Resource confidence, model robustness, or future Reserve conversion.

Drive continuous improvement towards best-practice modeling and resource estimation workflows.

Ensure integration of geology → metallurgy → mine planning and exploration mine geology

Deliver monthly reports tracking key modeling priorities that are value-add to the business, track project progression, critical milestones, risks and opportunities, other as required

Deliver regular training to site teams on estimation and model validation workflows aligned to our corporate standards.

Coach and mentor site-level SMEs and technical teams

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field; or Bachelor of Science degree with equivalent experience required

Over eight (8) years’ experience in geostatistics or resource modeling roles required

Expert knowledge in practical resource estimation with a strong geostatistical foundation required

Demonstrated knowledge of RMSP, Leapfrog, and acQuire required, experience in Deswik, and Datamine suites preferred

Eligible to be a Qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 required

Basic knowledge of mineral processing and extraction methods preferred

Ability to work within a team environment and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required Ability to work with minimum supervision required

Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills required

Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible work schedule, with the option to be based in our Elko, Salt Lake City, or Henderson, Nevada offices.
• 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.

Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people to deliver the best returns, on a sustainable basis, to our owners and partners.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.