Mining Technician, Underground Mining – Operations at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Mine Technician 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 are 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: Mine Cont Suprintendent

Duration: Permanent

Responsibilities 

• Monitor drilling operations to ensure compliance with designs.
• Conduct regular inspections of drill holes as per design, collar points, length, dump, direction, and condition of drill holes.
• Maintain accurate records of drilling and blasting operation.
• Conduct inspections of underground magazines and maintain the stock quantity as per legal statutory measures and by safety standard according to the mining regulation.
• Monitor the magazine documentation on the issuing and delivery of explosives.
• Collect and analyze data from blast monitoring devices, including fragmentation on particle size distribution, ground vibration levels and blast hole surveys.
• To conduct development face inspections to monitor overbreak and underbreak, grade advance and development face parameters according to mine standard.
• Maintain accurate records of testing and inspection results.
• Work closely with drilling and blasting teams to ensure optimal drill and blast performance.
• Communicate errors and out-of-specification blastholes and explosive products.
• Prepare reports on blast performance and quality control metrics for management review.
• Assist in training site personnel on quality control procedures and safety practices related to drilling and blasting.

Qualification Requirements:            

• Diploma in Mining Engineering
• Previous experience in drilling and blasting operations is preferred.
• Tanzanian Drivers license.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements:

• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent attention to detail in data recording
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Use of a computer for spreadsheet, graph generation, report compilation, and presentation.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.

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 gain experience 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.