Backfill Superintendent at Barrick Gold Tanzania

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Backfill Superintendent 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 

• Safety and Compliance: Ensures strict adherence to all safety protocols, regulations (e.g., OSHA in the US), and environmental standards for backfill operations.
• Operational Management: Oversees daily backfill activities, including the preparation, transport, and placement of backfill material.
• Planning and Scheduling: Coordinates the backfill schedule with overall project timelines, working closely with project managers, engineers, and other superintendents to prevent delays.
• Quality Control (QA/QC): Implements quality control measures to ensure the backfill meets engineering specifications (e.g., strength, compaction).
• Resource Management: Manages and coordinates staff, equipment (e.g., pumps, pipelines, heavy machinery), and materials procurement for the backfill operation.
• Personnel Supervision: Hires, trains, and supervises the backfill team, including subordinate supervisors, operators, and laborers, providing leadership and technical support.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepares detailed reports on project status, progress, costs, and safety incidents.
• Problem-Solving: Addresses and resolves any technical or operational issues that arise during the backfill process. 

Qualification requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required. 
• A specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering, or Rock Mechanics is often preferredHold a valid Tanzanian driver’s license
• Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency or the equivalent will be an added advantage
• Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness.

Experience and Competencies needed

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in an underground mining environment is often required, with at least 5 years in a post-graduate, industry-specific role (e.g., in paste fill design and placement).
• Ability to act and operate as part of a team and possess a “can do” attitude that will motivate the crew to action company directives, regardless of personal opinion.
• Significant experience in a supervisory or management role, with proven ability to lead and mentor teams, is essential.
• Expertise in backfill processes, including paste/cemented aggregate fill (CAF) operations, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and mix design.
• A strong understanding of mining processes, including ground control management plans and mine layouts.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, and optimizing paste reticulation to enable the stope filling sequence is critical.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a commitment to safety regulations and industry standards are vital.

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 per day.