Hydrogeologist

Position Description:

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.

We are looking for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Fourmile Project Team.  The successful candidate will routinely perform engineering and technical tasks relating to the site’s groundwater management, modeling, and remediation activities.  This is a senior level position in which incumbents are expected to have a significant background in operational activities and regulatory compliance requirements regarding water use and reclamation.

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. 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:

• Support the project manager in delivering the project by performing advanced technical hydrogeologic analysis, making strategic operational and closure recommendations, and leading and mentoring technical staff
• Ensure that the required hydrogeologic data is collected, compiled, analyzed, interpreted, and applied so that dewatering costs and timelines for operational requirements are communicated accurately to stakeholders and management
• Ensure that necessary hydrogeologic review of modeling and mine designs is conducted, and that potential risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to key stakeholders
• Ensure on-going communication and cooperation with other departments/functional groups (geology, mine engineering, geotechnical engineering, mine operations, environmental, process, etc.) to optimize the ability for all groups to obtain the necessary information and/or accomplish a shared objective
• Ensure that hydrogeologic work is budgeted, forecasted, and communicated appropriately for all projects
• Interpret and analyze technical data pertaining to ground and surface water quantity and quality; rainfall and drainage; flood control; and water management, disposal, and reuse
• Compile planning and design analyses based on independent critical evaluations and make recommendations pertaining to hydrogeologic issues including water handling
• Prepare comprehensive reports regarding groundwater basins and surface water resources
• Manage the formulation and administration of supporting consultant contracts, may formulate and/or use computer models to evaluate hydrogeologic technical details 
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, civil engineering (or similar) is required
• Ten (10) years of experience in the mining industry is preferred
• Familiarity with water well systems, hydraulic flow, and well field balancing is preferred
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices employed in hydrogeology and hydrology preferred 
• Ability to compile and analyze complex hydrogeologic data; prepare reports and comprehensive studies, and communicate findings effectively in written and oral formats preferred 
• Familiarity with hydrogeologic modeling techniques is required
•  Experience formulating hydrogeologic models is highly preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory constraints related to water management activities 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.

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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".

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.