Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer; the role is responsible for ensuring the short term and short-term stability of surface and underground excavations through provision of technical rock engineering and Geomechanics expertise into mine designs and layouts. The incumbent will work with the Geotechnical Superintendent – Tanzania, to provide geotechnical engineering support services to the mines’ production personnel. 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:

  • 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.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or Geological Engineering degree, preferably with a specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in 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
  • Must have a valid driving license and be able to drive a light vehicle in an underground environment.

Experience and Skills 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:

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  • 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.

How to Apply:

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