Exploration Geologist

Exploration Geologist - Barrick Mining Corporation

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Position Description

Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team is seeking to recruit an Exploration Geologist to join and grow our team within our operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Ma'aden.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values. We are searching for individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity
• Exhibiting a results driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
• Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy
• Taking responsibility and being accountable
• Committing to zero harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships

Responsibilities

• Work within an active exploration department across Barrick's KSA assets.
• Report to the Senior Geologist; assist with design and execution of exploration programs, provide input to strategies and systems for evaluation and development of resources within existing mines (Jabal Sayid) and greenfield regional exploration.
• Ensure delivery of geological inputs into operations and assist in work programs to develop geological skills for future operations.
• Collate data and assist with interpretation and development of geologic models that deliver discovery success throughout prospective geology in East Africa and the Middle East.
• Maintain strong technical skills and take a hands on, boots on the ground approach.
• Assist with execution of field programs, including geochemical sampling, AC/RC, and DDH drilling.
• Contribute technical expertise to exploration programs in specialized fields such as exploration geochemistry, geological mapping, regional geological syntheses, compilation of exploration and mineral resource reports, literature reviews, and presentations within the company.

Qualification Requirements

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia citizen.
• Minimum BSc degree in Geology.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• +3 years experience working within the exploration industry.
• Gold and copper experience preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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.

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. 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.

Seniority Level

Mid Senior level

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology - Mining industry.

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