NGM - Exploration Junior Geologist

Barrick Mining Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, part of Barrick, seeks a Junior Geologist to join the Geoinformation and Data team in Nevada. You will collect geologic data, manage databases, and support data-driven decisions across exciting exploration and mining projects.

Ideal candidates have a geology background, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collect geologic data, mapping, sampling, RC chip and core logging.
• Identify lithology, alteration and mineralogy related to gold systems.
• Ensure data integrity and QA/QC procedures.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Data management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related

Tools

ArcGIS

Geological databases

Job description

Position Description

Are you interested in building a career where geology, data, and technology come together to support one of the world’s largest gold mining operations? Nevada Gold Mines has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Geologist to join our Geoinformation and Data team.

In this role, you will support exploration and geoscience teams by ensuring high-quality geoscientific data is captured, managed, analyzed, and made accessible across its full lifecycle. You will work with modern geoinformation platforms, geological databases, and GIS tools, contributing to data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is curious, proactive, and eager to grow technical and analytical skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

At NGM, 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Collection of geologic data, mapping, sampling, RC chip and core logging
• Ability to identify lithology, alteration and mineralogy associated with gold systems
• Ensure data integrity and implementation of QAQC procedures
• Data synthesis, compilation, and geologic interpretation to support targeting
• Support drill program execution and ensure zero harm
• Deliver regular progress reports and presentations, ensure key stake holders are kept up to date on project progress
• Interpret downhole televiewer data and apply to drill targeting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline required
• Experience with GIS platforms, including configuration, administration, or customization preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills required
• Proactive mindset with the ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively across teams preferred

What We Can Offer You

• 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.
• Neva Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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