Carlin - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer III - Barrick Gold

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Job Description

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 people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer III to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects to support short and long term mine plans.

At Nevada Gold Mines, 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls
• Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock defect strength properties
• Strong understanding of stiff soil properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design
• Working competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs
• Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability
• Experience with bench scale and inter-ramp scale slope design compliance
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Clear and concise communication and liaison skills with various personnel levels

Qalifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or related field required
• 5 - 7 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site preferred
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short term and long term projects preferred
• Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians 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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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.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick's highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at or follow us on LinkedIn.

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.