Barrick Gold Corporation

NGM - Chief Hydrologist

LocationElko, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Description:

At Nevada Gold Mines, 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.

We are looking for a Chief Hydrogeologist to join our team. The successful candidate work with site and technical teams to ensure that the required hydrogeologic data is collected, compiled, analyzed, interpreted, and applied so that dewatering costs and timelines for operational requirements are communicated accurately to stakeholders and management.

At Nevada Gold Mines, 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. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.


Responsibilities:

Interpret and analyze technical data pertaining to groundwater and surface water quantity and quality; climate data and drainage delineation; flood control; and water management and conservation
Compile planning and design analyses based on independent critical evaluations and make recommendations pertaining to hydrogeologic issues including dewatering, porewater depression, and excess mine water management
Prepare comprehensive reports regarding groundwater and surface water resources
Develop practical and novel water management plans and support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance
Undertake advanced technical hydrogeologic analysis, making strategic operational and closure recommendations
Work with site and technical teams to ensure that the required hydrogeologic data is collected, compiled, analyzed, interpreted, and applied so that dewatering costs and timelines for operational requirements are communicated accurately to stakeholders and management
Undertake reviews of modeling, mine design and dewatering plans from a hydrogeologic perspective, identifying potential risks and opportunities
Ensure on-going communication and cooperation with site operational and technical teams to optimize the dewatering and water management plans and activities
Manage the formulation and administration of supporting consultant contracts, which may include use of computer models to evaluate hydrogeologic technical details
Liaison with various stakeholders (Federal, State and Local) to develop and communicate monitoring results, modeling results and mitigation plans for any projected potential impacts
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive


Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, mining or civil engineering (or similar) is required
Ten (10) years of experience in the mining industry is preferred.
Familiarity with water well systems, groundwater hydraulics, and aquifer testing is required
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices employed in hydrogeology and hydrology required
Knowledge of regulatory constraints related to water management activities preferred
What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable)
Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada – this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer


Our Mission and Core Values:

At Nevada Gold Mines, our Mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Zero Harm

We value safety and health above all else, and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team.

Responsible and Accountable

We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes.

Partnerships

We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments

Build a Sustainable Legacy

We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations, and building a sustainable legacy

Results Driven

We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution

Fit for Purpose

We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions

Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity


We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.

Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted


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