Job DescriptionPosition Description:NGM is seeking an engaged, Exploration Principal Geologist to support the identification and advancement of high-quality exploration opportunities across its portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the discovery of world-class ore bodies by supporting both desktop and field-based evaluations, including data compilation, geological modeling, and target generation.
The Senior Geologist will play a key role in shaping and advancing exploration opportunities at various stages of the pipeline. You will collaborate with talented, multidisciplinary exploration teams and technical leaders, contributing to exploration strategies while gaining exposure to a diverse range of geological settings and project types.
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:- Provide a strong contribution to NGM'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
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required
- Master's Degree or PhD in related field preferred
- Minimum 8 years progressive experience with a strong emphasis in exploration, mineral economics, and leadership required
- A strong foundation of fundamentals of geology, exploration procedures, business acumen, and commercial skills required
- Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
- Broad knowledge of geology with experience across multiple terranes required
- Broad experience across gold and copper deposit types required
- Experience with a full range of targeting tools including, but not limited to geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and geologic field methods required
- Ability to accurately develop complex 3D geologic models using Leapfrog required
- Strong computer skills and proficient in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) required
- Excellent data and business analysis skills - ability to conduct detailed analysis, define milestones, and provide business logic and calculations required
- Ability to deliver concise technical and business focused presentations and reports in simple to understand format to a broad audience of cross functional peers and stakeholders required
- Organized, motivated self-starter with high standards expected of themselves and others required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 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.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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