Job DescriptionDescriptionAt Nevada Gold Mines, the Senior Geologic Modeler is a technical and leadership role responsible for developing, maintaining, and advancing fit-for-purpose geological models that directly support resource growth, mine planning, and operational excellence. This role leads the implementation of best-practice 3D geological modeling workflows by integrating geological, geophysical, and geochemical data with field observations to deliver high-quality, defensible interpretations.
You will work closely with mine and resource geologists, engineers, operations, and data scientists to ensure geological models meet business needs, industry standards, and operational timelines-while continuously improving how we model and understand our orebodies.
Responsibilities- Lead and promote Nevada Gold Mines' Journey to Zero safety culture and company values with an emphasis on visible felt leadership and time in the field
- Deliver high-priority geological model updates on schedule to support business needs.
- Continuously improve and innovate geological modeling and estimation workflows.
- Conduct regular field visits to mentor teams and validate geological models.
- Ensure compliance with role responsibilities, annual deliverables, and company standards.
- Provide training and technical guidance on geological modeling and domaining best practices.
- Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders.
- Work closely with Mine and Resource Geologists to set modeling priorities aligned with operational requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support short- and long-term mine planning, maximizing ore recovery and minimizing dilution.
- Support grade control, orebody knowledge transfer, and optimization of mill feed quality.
- Integrate drilling, mapping, and reconciliation data to improve model accuracy and performance.
- Support optimization of the mine plan and communicate geological risks and opportunities.
- Assist the Geology Superintendent as needed and support model validation across the geology value chain.
- Ensure model documentation meets company standards and best practices
- Follow all HS&E policies and procedures, identify and mitigate risks, and promote safe work practices.
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geological Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to learn commonly used mining software
- Minimum seven (7) years' experience in mining or exploration geology preferred.
- Proficient geologic modeling skills required in Leapfrog Geo preferred.
- Demonstrate a genuine ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a leadership team and encourage collaboration, trust, and transparency across the organization.
- Forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic situations
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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