Hydrogeologist at Barrick Gold Tanzania

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Hydrogeologist to support both underground and open-pit operations at North Mara Gold Mine.

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

• Conduct groundwater investigations across underground and open-pit operations, including drilling supervision, aquifer testing, and piezometer installation.
• Develop and maintain hydrogeological models to support dewatering strategies, water balance forecasting, and risk assessments.
• Monitor and interpret groundwater inflow trends, pore pressure data, and water quality parameters to inform operational decisions.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, mine planning, and environmental teams to ensure integrated water management.
• Advise on water-related hazards, including breakthrough risk, fill saturation, and slope instability linked to groundwater.
• Maintain and update the Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) in line with site standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support emergency response planning for water-related incidents.
• Train and mentor junior staff in hydrogeological monitoring and data interpretation.
• Liaise with consultants and regulatory bodies on groundwater compliance and permitting.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Postgraduate specialization in groundwater modeling or mine water management is an advantage.

Experience and Competencies Needed

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mining hydrogeology, preferably in both underground and open-pit environments.
• Proficiency in groundwater modeling software (MODFLOW, FEFLOW, etc.) and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with instrumentation such as piezometers, VWPs, and water level loggers.
• Strong understanding of mine dewatering systems and water risk mitigation.
• Valid driving license and ability to work in underground conditions.
• Must have sufficient communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

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.

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.