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 requiredExcellent safety record requiredAbility to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills requiredExperience working as an ore control or drilling geologist preferredPrevious underground mine operations experience preferredFamiliarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, and AcQuire software preferred

 

What We Can Offer You  

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicableAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamAn Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital MiningOpportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endlessAccess to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locationsNevada 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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