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NGM - Resource Geologist

Job in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, 50201, USA
Listing for: Nevada Gold Mines
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Nevada

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
Qualifications
  • 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
Benefits
  • 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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