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Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

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Job Position Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the Technical Service Section are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

.Reporting toGeotechnical Manager

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensuring all tasks or activities are executed and aligned with safety  standard operating procedures and safe work instructions at all times
  • Ensure the safety of all underground personnel from geotechnical hazards
  • Undertaking of geotechnical data collection programmes,
  • Geotechnical design and modelling studies and providing input for mine planning and design, to ensure mine stability for short and long-term planning,
  • Conducting Geotechnical inspections of mine development, open stopes and pillar behavior, and the impact on mine infrastructure, mine planning, ore extraction, and underground control systems,
  • Assessing seismic responses to mining and managing seismic hazards,
  • Maintaining procedures, processes and databases for all geotechnical functions, including ground support, ground deformation monitoring and training,
  • Identifying and assisting with the implementation of business improvement opportunities,
  • Assist the Geotechnical Manager to complete BGML’s employee performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and take appropriate action to remedy any substandard employee performance or behavior.
  • Act as a liaison between planning and operations departments coordinating rock mechanical engineering efforts towards short-term objectives.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                             

  • Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering degree preferably with a specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining environment
  • Must have a minimum 5 years post graduate industry underground mining experience preferably in precious metals using narrow vein long hole stoping
  • Must have a valid driving license and able to drive a light vehicle in underground environment.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proficiency with geotechnical design software such as FLAC3D, Dips, UnWedge, RS2, RS3, Map3D and Deswik mine design;
  • Proficiency with Ticker3D, Trace and mXrap
  • Able to work with limited supervision.
  • Good interpersonal skills with contractors and mine personnel.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work safely and not create or ignore hazards.
  • Cultural and religious awareness and tolerance.
  • High degree of patience and tolerance.
  • Able to maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to interpret mine layouts.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resume’s, careful read application guidelines

  • Rename your CV in this format CV – YOUR FULL NAME
  • Indicating the role title “SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER“ in the subject of your email
  • Send your application via e-mail to:  bulyrecruitment@barrick.com

If you are not contacted by Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.  Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

Please forward applications before 17th October  2021

BEWARE OF CONMEN! BGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Compliance Hotline, by calling Toll-Free Number  +1-877-246-5399 or through www.barrickgold.ethispoint.com

HOW TO APPLY: CLICK TO APPLY ONLINE VIA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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