NGM - Exploration Junior Geologist, Cortez

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in building a career where geology, data, and technology come together to support one of the world’s largest gold mining operations? Nevada Gold Mines has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Geologist to join our Geoinformation and Data team.

In this role, you will support exploration and geoscience teams by ensuring high-quality geoscientific data is captured, managed, analyzed, and made accessible across its full lifecycle. You will work with modern geoinformation platforms, geological databases, and GIS tools, contributing to data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is curious, proactive, and eager to grow technical and analytical skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

At NGM, 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

- Support the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of exploration and geoscience data platforms.

- Manage, validate, and maintain geological and geospatial databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

- Develop and support tools, utilities, and workflows for data analysis, querying, and reporting.

- Ensure interoperability and proper data exchange between geoscience and GIS platforms.

- Perform preventive maintenance and support updates to geological databases and related systems.

- Assist with data audits, quality control, and validation of historical and active exploration data.

- Support the integration of third-party applications and systems.

- Analyze and manage geoscientific datasets to support exploration programs.

- Administer and manage geoscientific information using GIS technologies, primarily ESRI-based platforms.

- Provide training and support to users involved in the entry, management, and use of geological data.

- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to data and digital initiatives across the business.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline required

- Experience with GIS platforms, including configuration, administration, or customization preferred

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills required

- Proactive mindset with the ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively across teams preferred

What We Can Offer You

- 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.

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