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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Shotcrete Expert 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
Duration: Permanent
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Maintain records of mining/batching operations
 Monitor movements of underground equipment
 Coordinate activities and instruct personnel on the correct shotcrete rig operation and maintenance.
Assist FFL to co-ordinate shotcrete activity throughout the shift.
Train operators in the operation, use and maintenance of full mechanized NORMET shotcrete rigs. 
Ensure compliance to shotcreting QAQC through the use of Round Determinant Panels (RDPs), Ultimate Compressive Strength (UCS) and beam testing.  Monitor and ensure compliance with penetrometer testing post spraying.
 Maintain rigs post utilisation to ensure a high level of availability.
 Improve and streamline shotcrete batching processes
Facilitate not only training in Spraymec operation, but batching and Agi operation also
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.

           
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                              

High level of experience with Normet Spraymecs
Experience in shotcrete batching processes and Agi operation.

 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

5 years’ experience in Underground Mechanised Shotcreting
3 years’ experience in Supervisors / Trainers capacity

 
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and exposure to developing, implementing and maintaining a QAQC program for shotcreting.
 Working knowledge and exposure to Normet Spraymecs
Exposure to industry best practices in mechanised shotcreting, utilisation of a Normet Spreymec in a rapid development, in-cycle capacity is highly desirable.
Ability to work and prioritise in a high-pressure environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  Ability to work as a team leader
 Strong knowledge of risk management and problem-solving techniques
 Extensive understanding of Underground Mining operations
 Ability to provide quality verbal communication and written reports
 Facilitate knowledge transfer of skill set required to operate and maintain a fully mechanised shotcrete machine
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 “SHORTCRETE EXPERT” 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 15th May  2021
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