Geotechnical Engineer at Barrick Gold Tanzania

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Geotechnical Engineer 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

• Using geotechnical mapping and logging to classify rock mass and hence apply the same data on stope design and mine layouts to ensure that ore extraction proceeds promptly and safely.
• Using structural stability methods, empirical assessment and numerical modelling to arrive at ultimate support systems and determine optimum pillar sizes and stopping sequences to ensure stability of underground workings.
• Advising and assisting mine-operating officials on ground control methods to ensure optimum utilization of the available ore reserves and human resources engaged in ground control activities.
• Carrying out regular monitoring of support systems (e.g. pull tests) to ensure that the recommended support is adhered.
• Measuring of rock strength, rock stress changes, deformation and monitoring seismic activity using different rock mechanics instrumentation to ensure stability of underground and surface workings.
• Ensure Geotechnical staff, well trained to improve on the quality of services offered to the mining department and ensure compliance with Barrick policies and procedures.
• Regularly update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) to improve the quality of service offered to the mining department. 
• Designing and monitoring of ground support, backfill systems, and geotechnical instrumentation systems.
• Reporting in writing on geotechnical analyses, risk assessments and inspections.
• Liaising with external mining consultants.
• Collecting, analyzing and reporting of geotechnical data.
• Assist Geotechnical Superintendent to complete North Mara employee’s performance management processes.
• Act as a liaison between mine planning and operations departments coordinating rock-engineering efforts towards achieving short-term objectives.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor Degree of Science in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering preferably with a specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.
• Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness.

Experience and Competencies needed

• Minimum 3-year experience in open pit / underground mining environment 
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years post graduate industry open pit / underground mining experience preferably in precious metals using narrow vein long hole stopping.
• Must have a valid Tanzania driving license and able to drive a light vehicle in open pit / underground environment.
• Must have good operating knowledge and interpretation skill of popular numerical modelling tools such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, MAP3D and RS2.
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills with contractors and mine personnel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• Able to work safely and not create or ignore hazards.
• High degree of patience and tolerance. 
• Must have sufficient communication skills.
• 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 the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About the Team

The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.

North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits, Gokona (underground) and Nyabirama (open pit). The process plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore