Nevada Gold Mines · 1 day ago
Goldstrike - Hydrogeologist III
Elko, NV
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNevada Gold Mines is committed to being the world’s most valued gold mining business. They are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join the Water Management Team, responsible for advanced hydrogeologic analysis and mentoring technical staff while ensuring effective groundwater management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, geology, civil engineering (or similar) is required
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices employed in hydrogeology and hydrology
Ability to compile and analyze complex hydrogeologic data; prepare reports and comprehensive studies, and communicate findings effectively in written and oral formats
Familiarity with hydrogeologic modeling techniques is required
Knowledge of regulatory constraints related to water management activities
Have a demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team of peers and junior site personnel, while maintaining effective working relationships with other departments and personnel
Preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in the mining industry is preferred
Experience with water well systems, hydraulic flow, and well field optimization is preferred
Experience formulating hydrogeologic models is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics
401k retirement plan with an employer match
Paid time off
Company stock purchase program
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Nevada Gold Mines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (7)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
Company data provided by crunchbase