Exploration - Remote Sensing Lead

Barrick Gold

United States
Not specified; competitive medical, dental, + visi...
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Remote sensing and hyperspectral data analysis
Gis and spatial data management proficiency
Multispectral, hyperspectral, sar, lidar datasets
** Barrick Gold is seeking a Remote Sensing Lead to enhance its exploration efforts by integrating advanced remote sensing technologies in gold and copper discovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while contributing to a safe and sustainable work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Remote Sensing Lead is responsible for designing and implementing the use of satellite, airborne, and handheld hyperspectral data to support gold and copper deposit discovery.
  • This role provides technical leadership in acquiring, processing, and interpreting diverse geospatial datasets to reduce exploration risk and accelerate target generation.
  • Barrick Gold offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision plans, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, and paid time off.

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** Barrick Gold is seeking a Remote Sensing Lead to enhance its exploration efforts by integrating advanced remote sensing technologies in gold and copper discovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while contributing to a safe and sustainable work environment. **

Salary

Not specified; Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan; 401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Remote sensing and hyperspectral data analysis
  • GIS and spatial data management proficiency
  • Multispectral, hyperspectral, SAR, LiDAR datasets
  • Alteration mineral mapping workflows
  • 3+ years experience in mining exploration

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning and AI application to hyperspectral data
  • Python or R programming skills
  • Field validation and hypothesis testing
  • Mentoring and team capability building
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork

Key Requirements

  • Academic degree in Geosciences or Remote Sensing
  • Minimum 3 years leveraging remote sensing for gold/copper exploration
  • Proficiency with ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS, or QGIS
  • Experience with Sentinel, Landsat, ASTER, or EnMap imagery

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Not specified

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