Lead Exploration Geologist – 3D Targeting & Strategy

Careermine; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employer match share purchase program

Job summary

Barrick in Salt Lake City seeks an Exploration Principal Geologist to identify and advance high-quality exploration opportunities across its portfolio, supporting desktop and field evaluations, data compilation, modeling, and target generation.

You will shape exploration strategies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects through multiple pipeline stages while upholding safety and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology is required.
• Master’s Degree or PhD in related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years progressive exploration experience with leadership required.
• Strong foundation in geology, exploration procedures, business acumen and commercial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of geology across multiple terranes and gold/copper deposits.
• Experience with targeting tools including geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and field methods.
• Ability to develop complex 3D geologic models using Leapfrog.
• Proficient in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong contribution to Barrick's safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same
• Identify and support evaluation of third-party opportunities
• Compile, clean, and analyze data using appropriate software platforms to develop and assess exploration targets
• Develop 3D models to enable mineral exploration targeting and project assessment
• Strong collaboration with technically skilled team to deliver Barrick's exploration strategy and growth ambitions
• Generate new target concepts to expand Barrick's exploration footprint in North America
• Collaborate with land and legal departments to facilitate the execution of confidentiality agreements
• Work and communicate with potential business partners in a professional manner

Skills

Geology expertise

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Knowledge across multiple terranes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Master’s or PhD in related field

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrick in Salt Lake City seeks an Exploration Principal Geologist to identify and advance high-quality exploration opportunities across its portfolio, supporting desktop and field evaluations, data compilation, modeling, and target generation.

You will shape exploration strategies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects through multiple pipeline stages while upholding safety and sustainable practices.