SummaryBarrick is the gold industry leader with a vision of wealth generation through responsible mining; wealth for our owners, our people, and the countries and communities with which we partner. Our objective is to maintain and grow industry-leading margins, driven by innovation; managing our portfolio and allocating capital with discipline and rigor; and leveraging our distinctive partnership culture as a competitive advantage. We aim to cultivate a high-performance culture defined by the following principles: a deep commitment to partnership, consistent execution, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and continual self-improvement. We are obsessed with talent and seek out fresh perspectives and challenging ourselves to think differently as we transform Barrick into a leading 21st century company.The Exploration group is proud to be home to leading technical experts in the geosciences, water, environment, and community relations. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating across the globe. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative discovery driven people to join our team.Barrick is recruiting a Principal Exploration Geologist to join our North America Exploration team.RoleThe Principal Exploration Geologist will help drive Barrick's copper exploration activities in North America by developing a portfolio of copper-focused exploration projects with potential to meet Barrick's geologic and economic filters. The role will be responsible for planning, leading and executing copper-focused exploration activities in North America with the objective of discovery or recognition of copper/gold deposits that will add material value while working in full alignment with Barrick's values.Principal duties and responsibilities:The Principal Exploration Geologist must demonstrate proficiency in the following:Maintain a safe working environment for all employees, contractors and the public Perform the role of subject matter expert for copper systems in North America and ensure best practices are implemented in copper-focused explorationDevelop, coordinate, and manage copper-focused exploration programs in North America within budgetMotivate programs and effective reporting of exploration activities and implications of resultsAssist in the development of exploration models for copper/gold deposits and target/project generation activitiesProactively monitor 3rd party properties; initiate reviews as warrantedForward planning to ensure efficient and timely coordination of resources required for preparation and conduct of exploration activitiesPreparation of annual programs and budgetsMentor geologists and participate in progressing their technical and professional development Ensure programs are consistent with Barrick's strategic needs and goals.Other Responsibilities include:Maintain a professional work environment and encourage technical excellence from teamEnsure the effective collection and interpretation of exploration data, including QAQC protocolsEnsure that company resources are effectively utilized Implement approved programs, bringing targets to decision points in a cost effective and timely mannerSpecific functional duties include:Extensive travel requiredSolid understanding of geology, mineral camps, and prospective geologic terrain for discovery of North American copper/gold depositsCoordinate peer reviews of all copper-focused exploration programsCoordinate the timely and accurate compilation of exploration results and review project progress for weekly reportingContribution to the preparation and presentation of quarterly reviewsPreparation of material as required for inclusion in company presentationsParticipate in annual budget project reviews Qualifications:The successful applicant will fulfill the following education and skill level pre-requisites:Demonstrated commitment to safety, community and environment.Masters of Sciences or PhD in Geology from a recognized institution is preferred.10-15 years of applicable experience in exploration for porphyry copper deposits in variety of geologic environmentsDemonstrated expertise in porphyry Cu explorationSelf-motivated and discovery drivenContinued professional development and technical trainingDemonstrated competence in ArcGIS and 3D modeling softwareGeological/geochemical/geophysical interpretive and integration skillsFirm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processesFirm understanding of technical aspects of geophysical techniques and current best practices as applied to copper mineral explorationDemonstrated ability to work within a high performing team#LI-RM1Job Identification227831Posting Date2023-12-14Job ScheduleFull timeJob CategoryGeologyLocationsElko, NV, United States
