Underground Geologist for Reserve Growth & Modeling

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Geologist for the Turquoise Ridge Underground mine to execute drill programs, derisk the mine plan, and expand reserves and resources. The role requires proficiency with Acquire, Leapfrog, and Deswik, working with a diverse team of mine geologists, technical services staff, and diamond drillers, all within a safety-driven culture.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Geology/Geological Engineering, 3+ years underground mine geology experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in underground mine geology (preferred).
• Experience leading technical teams with strong interdepartmental communication (required).
• Familiarity with Deswik, Leapfrog, and Acquire software (preferred).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing (required).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (required).
• Excellent safety record with safety leadership (required).

Responsibilities

• Drive zero harm workplace through stop work responsibility and other safety programs.
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance).
• Advance geological mapping, drilling and logging programs with best practices.
• Weekly underground and surface field work and drill inspections.
• Design, implement and track drill programs; mentor junior geologists.
• Collaborate with resource team to ensure accurate geological models and mineral estimations.
• Prepare proposals with cost tracking and expenditure requests for production drill programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Leapfrog

Acquire

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Geologist for the Turquoise Ridge Underground mine to execute drill programs, derisk the mine plan, and expand reserves and resources. The role requires proficiency with Acquire, Leapfrog, and Deswik, working with a diverse team of mine geologists, technical services staff, and diamond drillers, all within a safety-driven culture.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Geology/Geological Engineering, 3+ years underground mine geology experience, and strong