Barrick Mining Corporation · 11 hours ago
Exploration - Regional Principal Geoscience Data & Analytics Lead
Elko, NV, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBarrick Mining Corporation is a world-class mining organization seeking a Regional Principal Geosciences Data & Analytics Lead to act as the regional technical authority for geoscience data architecture and analytics. The role involves leading a specialist team to create and define geoscience data products that support regional exploration efforts, while ensuring compliance with information management policies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
MineralMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and oversight for all geochemical activities across North America, including survey design, sampling strategies, QA/QC frameworks, data management, interpretation, and integration
Define regional objectives for the Regional Geoinformatics/Geodata team and cascade them as a basis for local goal setting
Direct and lead performance, leadership, and evaluation processes for direct reports
Oversee mid-year and end-of-year evaluations of objectives and values
Manage talent within the team: identify skill gaps, develop action plans, and support career development
Establish succession plans by identifying key positions and potential successors within or outside the team
Coordinate and promote training initiatives
Establish and lead the Geoinformatics organization to provide tools and support for data capture, analysis, and accessibility under strict quality control standards
Supervise the Leader GIS, Database, Remote Sensing and Data Science roles to ensure compliance with established protocols for proper information handling and best-practice solutions
Drive accessibility initiatives through applications that centralize common resources and services
Administer regional applications used in Exploration to ensure integration, centralization, and standardization of processes
Maintain active participation in corporate projects to optimize processes and create synergies for new implementations
Oversee external consultants and supervise data acquisition to support exploration activities
Develop and enforce policies for information administration and management, including security and quality control
Manage budgets, including tracking software licenses, hardware standards, and related expenses
Coordinate and standardize global information management processes with regional offices, including protocol definition and knowledge transfer
Design, evaluate, and implement new software tools, AI solutions and data science initiatives to enhance existing processes or introduce innovative solutions
Preform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Degree in Geology (oriented to Information Analysis), Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, GIS, Data Science, Geography, or Remote Sensing
Skills in personnel management and leadership
Problem solving and data integration skills, with a leadership focus to create fit-for-purpose data solutions
Alignment to Barrick DNA, people with autonomy and proactivity, oriented to continuous learning
Requires knowledge of: Leapfrog and Geosoft software
Proficiency with acQuire (or other database interface system), SQL (or similar) and Power BI (or similar software)
ESRI/GIS platforms such as: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Geoprocessing and analysis, Survey 123, Field Maps and plugins (Target, etc.)
Database systems: SQL Server intermediate level would be an asset
Cloud computing solution (e.g. Microsoft Azure)
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Remote sensing software, interpretation and application to mining/minerals exploration
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science tools (machine learning (supervised and unsupervised models) with application to mining/minerals section
Programming language: Python or R (desirable)
Preferred
+10 years of work experience, and at least 6 years of those in functions similar to those described for the position in the Mining Sector and preferably in Mineral Exploration
Knowledge of gold and copper ore deposits, exploration techniques and technologies to better drive and create data products
Strong knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and data visualization techniques is essential
Benefits
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!
Company
Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.74BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-11-18Post Ipo Secondary· $711.39M
2009-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $4.03B
1985-11-22IPO
Leadership Team
Grigore Simon
Senior Vice President Mineral Resource Management North America
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