Principal Geoscientist Greenfields North America

Workplace Type: Hybrid

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Your contribution

As Principal Geoscientist, Greenfields Region, you will provide expert geoscience leadership to support the identification, evaluation, ranking, and advancement of exploration opportunities across a global portfolio. You will play a critical role in shaping exploration strategies, applying mineral systems thinking, and influencing investment decisions that support future discoveries.

Essential Duties

-Support the identification and evaluation of new exploration opportunities across the Greenfields portfolio. -Drive the development and application of exploration ranking methodologies, success criteria, and project evaluation frameworks. -Provide technical leadership in the design and execution of exploration programs focused on discovery and project advancement.Influence exploration strategies and technical programs across both operated and non-operated ventures. -Apply advanced mineral systems thinking to generate, assess, and prioritize exploration targets. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance exploration effectiveness and decision quality. -Mentor geoscientists and technical professionals, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence. -Contribute to technical reviews, presentations, and recommendations for both technical and executive audiences. -Support portfolio optimization by identifying opportunities that create long-term value.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

-Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related Earth Sciences discipline.Minimum -15 years of exploration experience applying mineral systems concepts in mineral exploration. -Demonstrated experience across multiple deposit types and geographic regions. -Deep understanding of gold and copper mineral systems and their practical application to exploration programs. -Recognized expert in exploration geology and the integration of geoscience disciplines into discovery programs. -Proven experience developing and applying exploration ranking systems, success criteria, and target assessment methodologies. -Strong understanding of mineral deposit value drivers and commercial considerations. -Ability to effectively communicate complex geological concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. -Experience mentoring and developing exploration teams. -Strong business acumen with exposure to budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. -Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and collaboration skills.

Your work environment

-This role operates within Newmont's Exploration function and works closely with regional exploration leadership, technical specialists, and project teams across a global portfolio. -The position requires collaboration across diverse geographies and may involve periodic travel to exploration projects and partner operations.

Work Environment, Pay & Benefits:

This position is based in our Denver, CO corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is 161,250 - 215,000 (reflecting market rates and your qualifications). The final base pay offer will be based on individual factors such as your experience, and skills – we do not ask for or use your prior pay in setting your compensation. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings/reimbursement accounts, 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.

Applying

When you apply, feel free to leave out age-related details like your birth date, graduation years or dates of attendance at educational institutions – it will not affect your application in any way.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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