Position Description:

Would you like to build your career at the intersection of geology, data, and technology within a world-class mining organization? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Barrick is seeking a Staff Geologist to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support exploration success across the region by enabling high-quality geoscientific data throughout its entire lifecycle from data capture and processing to analysis and decision-making.

At Barrick, 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. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leverage advanced geoinformation systems, and contribute to digital and data-driven initiatives that directly support exploration outcomes. You will be encouraged to explore new technologies, propose innovative solutions, and help continuously improve the way geoscientific data is managed and used.

We are deeply committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, sending every person home safe and healthy every day while creating a positive and legacy in the communities where we operate.

Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve Exploration technology platforms.

• Manage, evaluate, and validate technology platforms within the geoinformation ecosystem.

• Develop applications, utilities, and tools for analysis, querying, and reporting.

• Ensure interoperability between platforms and proper data exchange across systems.

• Install, configure, and manage Geological Databases for the Latam Exploration VP.

• Ensure proper functionality of existing geological data storage workflows.

• Perform preventive maintenance on geological databases.

• Provide support for third-party application integrations.

• Manage system changes and updates.

• Conduct user audits (roles, profiles, and privileges).

• Perform geoscientific data analysis and management.

• Review data integrity within geological databases.

• Identify, migrate, and validate historical data not currently stored in geological databases.

• Administer, validate, and manage geoscientific information using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), primarily ESRI technologies.

• Train personnel involved data entry, querying, and consumption of geological database information.

• Proactively propose improvements, support exploration strategy, and design and implement integrated technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mining Engineering required

• Minimum 1 year of experience in similar roles preferred 

• Knowledge of technological solutions for mineral exploration preferred

• Understanding of geological database workflows and development required

• Experience configuring, administering, and customizing GIS platforms preferred

• Proficiency with geospatial data exchange formats (vector and raster) preferred

• Experience with geospatial databases (SQL Server Spatial) preferred

• Scripting experience for automation and customization of GIS platforms preferred

• Knowledge of software architecture and data storage solutions preferred

• Familiarity with system development methodologies (agile and non-agile) preferred

• Programming/scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBA/VBS, Python, R. preferred

• Strong proactive mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to implement effective technical solutions 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, 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.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick 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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