NGM - Exploration Senior Project Geologist

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

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. Our Exploration division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Geologist to join our team!

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!

Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage teams of geoscientists in the generation, evaluation, and execution of exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.

- Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities, with a strong focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s exploration framework.

- Supervise and participate in field-based exploration programs, ensuring best practices in geological data collection, data management, safety, and community relations.

- Technically evaluate exploration properties and advanced-stage projects, contributing to recommendations for new business opportunities with Tier 1 gold and/or copper discovery potential.

- Collaborate with the Project Generation or New Exploration Opportunities (NEO) team in the assessment of new properties and strategic exploration opportunities.

- Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations (internal and external) in both English and Spanish, including technical conclusions and recommendations, for site visits, progress updates, and end-of-season reviews.

- Ensure timely delivery of all geological and technical data in accordance with Geoinformatics standards, systems, and applications.

- Maintain proactive and effective communication with the Exploration Manager and/or District Geologist regarding technical support needs, project risks, and specialized training requirements.

- Coordinate with Sustainability teams to ensure proper implementation and compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures at exploration projects.

- Ensure all required internal and external permits are obtained on time to support planned exploration programs.

- Promote knowledge transfer and continuous learning within the exploration team, including organizing technical training and knowledge-sharing activities related to mineralized systems.

- Coordinate with Human Resources on people and talent management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, development plans, mentoring, and coaching.

- Ensure awareness and communication of community, safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk-related matters within exploration teams.

- Comply with and enforce company policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Human Rights Policy, Alcohol and Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and all other mandatory corporate standards.

- Comply with all company policies, including Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Alcohol and Drugs, and Workplace Respect policies.

Actively support the goal of zero incidents by following and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university required

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international exploration experience preferred

- Demonstrated technical expertise at regional to local scales, particularly in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems required

- Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits preferred

- Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns, including reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling required

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing geological teams and working collaboratively with Health, Safety, Environment, Community Relations, and Permitting functions preferred

- Experience using geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred

- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spoken and written English for reporting and presentations preferred

- Full proficiency in spoken and written Spanish preferred

- Valid driver’s license, including 4x4 driving certification required

- Strong leadership skills, passion for mineral discovery, high adaptability, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments required

- Experience contributing to mineral discoveries and working across multiple project development stages (from generative to advanced projects) is considered a strong advantage 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.

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