Geotechnical Technician at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Job Role Insights

  • Date posted

    2026-02-12

  • Closing date

    2026-02-18

  • Hiring location

    Shinyanga

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Diploma

  • Experience

    1 - 2 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    both

  • Job ID

    128041

Job Description

Geotechnical Technician (01) Vacancies

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Geotechnical Technician To align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to Barrick Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures :

  • 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.

Reporting to: Senior Geotechnical Technician

Duration
: Permanent

Responsibilities

  • To work under the direction of the Geotechnical Engineer to ensure the interests of the Company are upheld
  • Daily inspections of active underground headings
  • Geotechnical core logging of diamond drill cores
  • Geotechnical mapping of underground development headings
  • Stope inspections
  • Installation of ground movement monitoring systems and recording of instrumentation data
  • Ground support designs
  • Paste fill designs
  • QAQC of paste fill
  • Laser scanning, tracking seismic data trends and maintaining the rock noise database
  • Maintaining adequate stocks of ground support consumables on site
  • QAQC of installed ground support units (pull testing)
  • Promote health and safety in the workplace
  • Compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures
  • Compliance with all the Company’s Policies and Procedures
  • Upward reporting as required

Qualification Requirements

  • Diploma in Mining Engineering/ Geology / Civil or equivalent

Experience And Skills Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year experience in an underground mining environment
  • Must have a valid Tanzania driving license and able to drive a light vehicle in underground environment.
  • Knowledge of any relevant geotechnical or mining design software will add advantage.

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 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.

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