Cortez Geologist III

We are seeking a highly skilled Geologist to join our team at Cortez, Nevada Gold Mines. As a Geologist III, you will be responsible for designing and implementing drilling programs, tracking and reporting intercepts and progress, and supervising and reporting out spends to drill budgets and forecasts.

• Design and implement delineation drilling programs
• Track and report weekly/monthly intercepts and progress
• Supervise and report out spends to drill budgets and forecasts
• Compile and validate drilling data, including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging, and QAQC
• Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TD's
• Geological logging of diamond core and RC chips, update of and grade compilation for face and bench samples using acquire database
• Geological mapping (either digital or on paper depending on location) and sampling of active faces and other exposures underground and/or on surface
• Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models
• Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab
• Resolve and monitor the routing of ore in the mine based on assays and mapping
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required, assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts to grade

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field required
• 3+ years experience working as an ore control or drilling geologist preferred
• Excellent safety record required
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
• Familiarity with logging diamond core and RC chips preferred
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software preferred

• 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