Mining Engineer-Backfill

Position Description

The Barrick North Mara Team is seeking to recruit a Mining Engineer: Backfill to join & 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 

• Design and manage paste filling activities for the mine.
• Coordinate backfill technical activities, plant, and mining operations to meet the mining schedule.
• Create and issue mining Instructions that are aligned with the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Identify and highlight any hazards associated with paste filling activities.
• Conduct testing and inspection of the installation and management of paste fill infrastructure for the mine.
• Conduct QA/QC for backfill mix delivery and issue reports as required. 
• Create and review scopes of work for capital projects required to upgrade the backfill reticulation system.
• Manage construction works for the mine’s backfill reticulation system.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and mine employees to implement the agreed scope of work.
• Supervise and manage a team of technicians and junior engineers in backfilling activities.
• Design and implement drainage systems to manage water from backfilling.
• Complete stope filling notes and ensure filling is aligned with hydraulic filling models.
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• Optimize backfill design to ensure strength and cement consumption aligns with the mine requirements.
• Continuous learning and improvement to ensure industry best practices are applied in backfill operations.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership to the team and live the Barrick DNA.
• At least 3 safety leadership interactions to be completed each week.
• Complete field level risk assessments for every task assigned and record the same.
• Timely reporting of all accidents/incidents to supervisors.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of greater in Mechanical/Mining/Civil Engineering (required)
• Project management certificate or other qualification (optional).

Experience and competencies needed.

• At least 3 years post-graduate experience in underground mining construction/backfill/ operations.
• Have completed at least 2 years of working experience in backfill reticulation/installation/maintenance.
• Well-developed communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong Safety Background and ability to drive a safe working environment and practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication skills in English language.
• Computer skills –MS Excel, Access, Word, Outlook.
• Excellent skills in the use of common mining CAD software such as Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac.
• Excellent skills in the use of scheduling software, Deswik Sched and/or MS Project.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
• Possess a valid light vehicle manual-class driving license.

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 the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization