NGM - Geologic Modeler

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 Nevada Gold Mines, the Geologic Modeler is a technical 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.

• Lead and promote Nevada Gold Mines' Journey to Zero safety culture and company values with an emphasis in visible felt leadership and time in the field
• Deliver high-priority geological model updates on schedule to support business needs.
• Conduct regular field visits to mentor teams and validate geological models.
• Ensure compliance with role responsibilities, annual deliverables, and company standards.
• 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 5-year mine plan and communicate geological risks and opportunities.
• Assist the Geology Superintendent as needed and support model validation across the geology value chain.
• Follow all HS&E policies and procedures, identify and mitigate risks, and promote safe work practices.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geological Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to learn commonly used mining software
• Minimum five (5) 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

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.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Identification 239765

Posting Date

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Geology

Locations Elko, NV, United States