Barrick Gold Corporation

Turquoise Ridge - Exploration Project Geologist

Barrick Gold Corporation$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration, primarily in gold and copper preferred
  • Knowledge of metallic ore minerals and alteration minerals required
  • Technical competence with Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems required
  • Intermediate to advanced spoken and written English necessary for communication
  • Experience with geological software like Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas preferred
  • Willingness to work in international environments or different exploration projects required

Responsibilities

  • Execute geological mapping at district and local scales and interpret key geological information
  • Identify controls on mineralization and potential proxies
  • Apply best practices in geological and structural data collection to optimize exploration
  • Perform drill hole and outcrop logging and generate reports using digital tools
  • Conduct geological interpretations in various formats, ensuring updates
  • Maintain accurate geological maps, drill hole data, and other project documentation
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for technical reviews and exploration summaries
  • Comply with Health and Safety Management Systems to achieve zero incident goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match
  • Paid time off and company-sponsored medical clinics
  • Company match share purchase program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning within a collaborative team
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Description:

Are you a geology professional looking to grow your career in mineral exploration? Turquoise Ridgehas an exciting opportunity for you!

The Turquoise Ridge Exploration team is seeking a Project Geologist to support the discovery and advancement of gold and/or copper deposits. The role is ideal for a motivated geology professional with a strong foundation in hard-rock geology and ore-forming processes who thrives in a collaborative, discovery-driven environment. The Project Geologist will contribute to geological mapping, drill logging, data interpretation, and target development while upholding Barrick's strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and technical excellence. This position offers meaningful career growth within a global exploration organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute and be responsible for geological mapping at district and local scales, interpreting key information to understand and describe lithological, alteration-mineralization, and structural controls of the exploration project's hydrothermal system
  • Identify controls (or potential controls) on mineralization and associated proxies
  • Ensure and apply best practices in the collection of essential geological and structural data to define areas of interest and optimize exploration programs
  • Perform drill hole and outcrop logging using company-defined digital tools and software to report Quick-Logs and Full-Logs for diamond drill cores and cuttings from drilling campaigns
  • Conduct geological and structural interpretations in cross sections, longitudinal sections, and plan views, both on paper and digitally, ensuring periodic updates
  • Keep geological mapping work, drill hole data, maps, and sections updated across exploration projects
  • Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations for technical site visits and end-of-season exploration summaries
  • Comply with and enforce the Health and Safety Management System with the objective of achieving zero incidents in exploration projects

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration, primarily gold and copper preferred
  • Knowledge and ability to recognize metallic ore minerals and alteration minerals required
  • Technical competence at regional to local scales, in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems required
  • Intermediate to advanced spoken and written English required for report preparation and oral presentations preferred
  • Experience using geological software applied, such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas. preferred
  • Ability or willingness to work in other countries and/or exploration projects 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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About Barrick Gold Corporation

Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.
Learn more about Barrick Gold Corporation
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