Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. 
This massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.

Industry: Mining
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Nevada Gold Mines

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**Description**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Manager, Geology to support operations at the Carlin Mine, one of the world’s premier gold mining districts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead geological programs that directly impact production success, orebody knowledge, and long-term resource growth.

As a key member of the Mineral Resource Management (MRM) leadership team, the Manager, Geology plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and value-driven geological outcomes. Acting as the second-in-command to the Mineral Resource Manager, this role leads production geology initiatives, drilling programs, and strategic growth projects that support sustainable operations and maximize the value of the orebody.

This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex geological challenges, and is passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across mining, engineering, processing, and planning teams to ensure accurate geological data supports efficient operations and future growth across the Carlin Complex

**Responsibilities**

- Provide a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs, encouraging and ensuring others do the same, while emphasizing visible felt leadership and time in the field

- Ensure technical and professional development for the Mineral Resource Management team

- Ensure MRM conversion drilling programs are optimized and fit for purpose on resource and reserve conversion

- Lead strategic and growth projects from the MRM perspective, ensuring proper data collection for metal and metallurgical characterization

- Work collaboratively to ensure production geology needs are met

- Ensure full reconciliation is captured across the value chain and work collaboratively to mitigate issues and optimize the business

- Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments across several sites (ore control, mining, engineering, process, finance, safety, and environment)

- Participate in, oversee, and/or lead the implementation of key initiatives to drive continuous improvement

- Perform other duties as assigned

- Fill in for the MRM as a developmental role

**Qualifications**

- Bachelors in Geology, Engineering, Metallurgy, Data Analyst or related field required

- Minimum 10 years of technical experience working within the Natural Resources or Mining Industries required

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical and analytical skills required

- Familiarity with QA/QC procedures preferred

- Basic knowledge of resource processing and extraction methods preferred

- Practical knowledge and/or experience in drilling, sampling and assaying methods as well as QAQC procedures as applied to drilling, sampling and assaying preferred

- Experience with Microsoft Office tools required

- Demonstrated knowledge in 3D modelling and database software packages (e.g. Vulcan, Leapfrog, AcQuire, Excel) preferred

- Experience in the exploration for and interpretation of Carlin-style and related structurally controlled gold deposits preferred

- Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships preferred

- Valid driver’s license required

**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.

Nevada 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.

Carlin - Manager, Geology

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