Cortez - Geologist

Position Description

Are you a Geology professional who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!

At NGM, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geologist I at our Cortez operations. As part of the MRM team, the successful candidate will be results‑centric, adding to our already ambitious and exciting working environment supporting our mining operations.

The ideal candidate will possess a background using a combination of Acquire, Deswik and Leapfrog mining software.

At NGM, we are committed to a safe work environment that sends every person home safe and healthy every day and leaves 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 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, paid time off, company‑sponsored medical clinics, a company‑match share purchase program, and much more!

• Design, develop, and maintain 3D grade control models
• Design De‑Risk and Grade Control drilling programs, track and report weekly/monthly intercepts and progress, assist with yearly budgets
• Supervise and report out spends to drill budgets and forecasts
• Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging, QA/QC, and other data collected during drilling
• Support RC and core drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TD’s
• Geological logging of core and RC chips; update of grade control modeling
• Geological mapping (digital or on paper depending on location) and sampling of active benches; in all weather conditions
• Compile mapping and assay information in 3‑D software and correlate it with existing models
• Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required; assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts to grade

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related field required
• Excellent safety record required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Previous mine operations experience preferred
• Previous Leapfrog modeling experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel preferred
• Familiarity with Deswik, Vulcan, Leap Frog and Acquire software an advantage preferred

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and 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.