NGM - Resource Geologist
Listed on 2026-04-17
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for a role where you can truly integrate geology with geostatistics and solve problems that aren’t straightforward? At Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), you’ll work across both linear and non-linear approaches—turning complex data, including challenging metallurgical variables, into models that directly influence mine decisions. This position puts you at the heart of a collaborative, high‑performing technical team where your models, interpretations, and judgment directly influence how ore is identified, evaluated, and extracted.
We are committed to a safe work environment that sends every person home safe and healthy every day while leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities- Coach, mentor, and provide technical leadership to mine geologists
- Design and execute best‑practice, fit‑for‑purpose resource estimation workflows aligned to business needs
- Build, validate, and continuously improve geological and block models of varying complexity, with a clear focus on value and risk
- Integrate field observations from regular pit and/or underground visits to ground‑truth interpretations and model performance
- Review and validate resource and reserve statements, geological databases, QA/QC data, mine designs, schedules, costs, and technical reports
- Prepare and present high‑quality geological interpretations and resource estimates to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Ensure orebody knowledge is clearly communicated and embedded across the broader business
- Collaborate with reconciliation geologists and operations teams to identify trends, close performance gaps, and strengthen model confidence
- Conduct technical investigations and research to support continuous improvement and innovation
- Independently solve complex geological challenges using sound technical judgment, creativity, and initiative
- Write clear, impactful technical reports that explain workflows, business impacts, and identified risks or opportunities
- Respond to technical queries from engineering, operations, and other stakeholders with clarity and confidence
- Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example and ensuring compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures
- Bachelor of Science in Geology, Mining Engineering, Earth Science, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relevant mining geology preferred; mining engineering or exploration roles also considered if supplemented with a relevant post‑graduate degree in Geostatistics
- Awareness of reporting codes (NI43‑101, SK‑1300)
- Experience with in the mining industry including mining geology in open pit and/or underground production environments
- Proven geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply these to resource estimation; experience in modelling structurally controlled gold systems preferred
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match
- Paid time off
- Company‑sponsored medical clinics
- Company match share purchase program
- Other benefits included in the comprehensive package
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.
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