Workplace Type: Hybrid
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Your contribution
As Principal Geoscientist, Greenfields Region, you will provide expert geoscience leadership to support the identification, evaluation, ranking, and advancement of exploration opportunities across a global portfolio. You will play a critical role in shaping exploration strategies, applying mineral systems thinking, and influencing investment decisions that support future discoveries.
Essential Duties
-Support the identification and evaluation of new exploration opportunities across the Greenfields portfolio.
-Drive the development and application of exploration ranking methodologies, success criteria, and project evaluation frameworks.
-Provide technical leadership in the design and execution of exploration programs focused on discovery and project advancement.Influence exploration strategies and technical programs across both operated and non-operated ventures.
-Apply advanced mineral systems thinking to generate, assess, and prioritize exploration targets.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance exploration effectiveness and decision quality.
-Mentor geoscientists and technical professionals, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
-Contribute to technical reviews, presentations, and recommendations for both technical and executive audiences.
-Support portfolio optimization by identifying opportunities that create long-term value.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
-Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related Earth Sciences discipline.Minimum
-15 years of exploration experience applying mineral systems concepts in mineral exploration.
-Demonstrated experience across multiple deposit types and geographic regions.
-Deep understanding of gold and copper mineral systems and their practical application to exploration programs.
-Recognized expert in exploration geology and the integration of geoscience disciplines into discovery programs.
-Proven experience developing and applying exploration ranking systems, success criteria, and target assessment methodologies.
-Strong understanding of mineral deposit value drivers and commercial considerations.
-Ability to effectively communicate complex geological concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
-Experience mentoring and developing exploration teams.
-Strong business acumen with exposure to budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
-Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Your work environment
-This role operates within Newmont's Exploration function and works closely with regional exploration leadership, technical specialists, and project teams across a global portfolio.
-The position requires collaboration across diverse geographies and may involve periodic travel to exploration projects and partner operations.
Work Environment, Pay & Benefits:
This position is based in our Denver, CO corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is 161,250 - 215,000 (reflecting market rates and your qualifications). The final base pay offer will be based on individual factors such as your experience, and skills - we do not ask for or use your prior pay in setting your compensation. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings/reimbursement accounts, 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.
Applying
When you apply, feel free to leave out age-related details like your birth date, graduation years or dates of attendance at educational institutions - it will not affect your application in any way.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
