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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Geology Technicians 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 Underground Mining 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 to: Mining Shift Supervisor
Work Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Night / 7 Days Off
Duration: Permanent

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safe and Effective Compliance to daily Pre Start equipment inspections and Operation
Perform Field Level Risk Assessments and Entry Examinations at the work areas and ensure the health and safety of team members, visitors and contractors at the working area.
To take full responsibility for all blasting related operations, infrastructure and resources.
To take full responsibility for proper care, conditions, and use of all blasting machinery and equipment.
Prepare for charging activities
Ensure all Charging activities are Recorded and reported
Ensure that facilities and equipment are being used safely and that appropriate work method is being applied.
Uncouple equipment are remove from workplace
Perform charging activities
Ensure safery is followed when working at height
Install services, air, water, ventilation
Conduct dewatering activities
Perform I-Kon blasting
Identify improved charging & blasting methods  
Observe advanced metre  per blast
Assist with the training and skills development of trainees.
To provide technical, practical and field support in various working areas of the mine focusing in increasing work effectiveness and productivity while lowering cost through improved good operational practices.

           
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                              

Ordinary secondary education
Underground Blasting Licence
Valid Driving Licence 

 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  Minimum of 3 years underground Mining experience preferably in blasting operations

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Charging and Blasting methods in Long hole stopes
Excellent communication in English, both writing  and verbal
Hazard identification and Risk assessment
Mine Health & Safety Act awareness

 
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 “ BLASTER” 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.  Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.
Please forward applications before 8th December 2020
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 +1-877-246-5399 or through www.barrickgold.ethispoint.com