Elko - Chief Drill Services - Elko, NV
13 hours ago

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Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a drilling leader who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you
The
Chief of Drill Services
is a senior leadership role with enterprise-wide impact, responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance of Nevada Gold Mines' contractor drilling fleet. This role ensures that all drilling programs—across exploration, resource definition, and mine operations—are planned and executed
safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical and ethical standards
.
As a key leader within NGM, you will drive contractor performance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement while championing health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) leadership. You will play a critical role in implementing and evolving the
Barrick Global Drilling Standard
, influencing how drilling is conducted across NGM and Barrick operations.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and enforce HS&E performance across all drilling activities, ensuring compliance with Barrick standards and contractor requirements
- Own drilling contractor management, including bid evaluation, scope development, contract execution, and performance oversight
- Provide technical governance of drilling programs to ensure safe, fit-for-purpose execution aligned with industry best practices
- Oversee Drilling Services teams, administrators, and contractors, promoting a strong safety culture and accountability
- Drive technical development within Geology and Drilling Services through coaching, training, and standardized drilling practices
- Coordinate drilling programs and rig movements across NGM and Barrick sites to ensure efficient, compliant delivery
- Maintain and support consistent application of the Barrick Global Drilling Standard across operations
- Lead stakeholder engagement with geologists, contractors, and site operations to plan programs, communicate risks, and resolve issues proactively
Qualifications
- High School Degree
- Minimum 15 years' relevant experience including mine drilling projects and commercial drill contracts
- Minimum five years' experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple contracts and/or drilling projects
- Strong understanding of commercial drilling contracts and bidding process
- Strong working knowledge of drilling practices, including but not limited to, DD, RC, and Sonic
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.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
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