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Geotechnical Superintendent - National
Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Geotechnical Superintendent - National to join and grow our team.
Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:
Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
Work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards
Providing geotechnical input into the mining & mine planning process
Maintain the Mine’s Ground Control Management Plan, with regular updates to the Ground Control Management Plan document.
Geotechnical stope designs
Design of stope and development support e.g. primary support & cable bolt layouts
Design, installation, evaluation & analysis of underground stability monitoring systems
Maintaining a 3D Geotechnical block model (mining rock mass model) for stope stability and ground support evaluations
Maintaining a Life of Mine stress model & utilizing the model for stope sequencing, evaluation of seismic risk & recommendations to mitigate geotechnical risks that might arise during the LOM.
Raisebore stability analysis
Pillar design & analysis
Backfill model analysis.
Rock mass & structural logging data analysis & validation
Ground support project costing, budgeting & management of change
Training of Geotechnical Engineers
Hydrogeological work – design and monitoring of hydrogeological systems & analysis of technical reports
Collecting, analyzing and interpreting geotechnical data
Ensuring the production team adheres to the approved mine ground support standards.
Ensuring ground control audits and quality assurance programs are carried out regularly and documented.
Reviewing standard ground support profiles
Maintaining adequate stocks of ground support consumables on site
Providing monthly consumption reports on ground support installed
Ensuring ground control training programmes are carried out where required.
Managing ground support trials and making recommendations on their performance (pull testing of installed ground supports)
Ensuring all significant ground falls are inspected and reported.
Advising on ground control matters and generating relevant/specific ground control designs
Generate weekly and end of month Geotechnical reports.
Promote health and safety in the workplace.
Compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures
Compliance with all the Company’s Policies and Procedures
Establish and meet timelines at all times.
Upward reporting as required.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering Degree preferably with a specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an underground mining environment.
Must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate industry underground mining experience preferably in precious metals using narrow vein long hole stoping.
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 safely and not create or ignore hazards.
Able to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to interpret mine layouts.
What We Can Offer You:
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About the Team
Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.
Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.
Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Geotechnical Superintendent - National to join and grow our team.
Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:
Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
Work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards
Providing geotechnical input into the mining & mine planning process
Maintain the Mine’s Ground Control Management Plan, with regular updates to the Ground Control Management Plan document.
Geotechnical stope designs
Design of stope and development support e.g. primary support & cable bolt layouts
Design, installation, evaluation & analysis of underground stability monitoring systems
Maintaining a 3D Geotechnical block model (mining rock mass model) for stope stability and ground support evaluations
Maintaining a Life of Mine stress model & utilizing the model for stope sequencing, evaluation of seismic risk & recommendations to mitigate geotechnical risks that might arise during the LOM.
Raisebore stability analysis
Pillar design & analysis
Backfill model analysis.
Rock mass & structural logging data analysis & validation
Ground support project costing, budgeting & management of change
Training of Geotechnical Engineers
Hydrogeological work – design and monitoring of hydrogeological systems & analysis of technical reports
Collecting, analyzing and interpreting geotechnical data
Ensuring the production team adheres to the approved mine ground support standards.
Ensuring ground control audits and quality assurance programs are carried out regularly and documented.
Reviewing standard ground support profiles
Maintaining adequate stocks of ground support consumables on site
Providing monthly consumption reports on ground support installed
Ensuring ground control training programmes are carried out where required.
Managing ground support trials and making recommendations on their performance (pull testing of installed ground supports)
Ensuring all significant ground falls are inspected and reported.
Advising on ground control matters and generating relevant/specific ground control designs
Generate weekly and end of month Geotechnical reports.
Promote health and safety in the workplace.
Compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures
Compliance with all the Company’s Policies and Procedures
Establish and meet timelines at all times.
Upward reporting as required.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering Degree preferably with a specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an underground mining environment.
Must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate industry underground mining experience preferably in precious metals using narrow vein long hole stoping.
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 safely and not create or ignore hazards.
Able to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to interpret mine layouts.
What We Can Offer You:
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About the Team
Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.
Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.