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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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Schedule Full time
Job Category Mining
Locations Elko, NV, United States
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Worksite address
elko, NV, 89802, US
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