Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an early-career Mine Geologist to join the team at our Turquoise Ridge Underground operation. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on in an active underground mine, where you’ll play a key role in understanding and guiding one of Nevada’s premier gold deposits.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Ore Control teams to collect high-quality geological data that supports safe, efficient mining. From underground mapping and sampling to data analysis, modeling, and reconciliation, you’ll gain exposure to the full mine-to-model workflow while developing your technical and professional skills. Safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do, and you’ll be empowered to make a real impact from day one.

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: 

• Drive zero harm workplace through the responsibility to stop unsafe work and other company safety programs, while promoting a positive work environment.
• Map and sample underground headings, classify mine rock and ensure proper material routing and management.
• Compile and review mapping and assay data with ore control and modelling geologists to provide quality improvements to the geologic understanding of the ore body.
• Support site reconciliation through identifying and explaining variances and providing solutions to mitigate/maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution. 
• Generate daily and weekly ore control and reconciliation reports.
• Geotechnical and geological logging of diamond drill core and RC chips.
• Produce geological sections and interpretations using 3D software and assist with the geological modeling process. 
• Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency; ensure clean and timely data entry into geological database.
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environmental, Growth and Exploration, Safety and Finance).
• Assist with geological studies as necessary and look for ways to continuously improve ore control workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field required
• Excellent safety record required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience working as an ore control or drilling geologist preferred
• Previous underground mine operations experience preferred
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, and AcQuire software preferred

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
• 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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