JOB ADVERT – GEOTECHNICAL TECHNICIAN (1 VACANCY)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Geotechnical Technicians to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and on a practical note this position requires to perform all underground geotechnical inspections/audits to ensure compliance to support standards as stipulated in the Ground Control Management Plan.

Reporting to: Geotechnical Section Leader

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct ground condition and support installation inspections/audits to ensure compliance to support standards
• Conduct pre-stoping audit reports to accompany mining instructions
• Conduct routine down-hole borehole surveys of paste holes and report on observed conditions
• Conduct weekly pull tests on installed support to ensure that the support conforms to the required anchor capacity and to ensure that the number of pull tests complies with the 1% as stipulated in the Ground Control Management Plan
• Conduct mapping and core logging and updating of the geotechnical model database with this information
• Identifying and reporting any substandard performances and/or behavior with regards to ground support
• Ensure adherence to geotechnical standard operating procedures and all relevant company procedures
• Provide ground control training for induction and leaders courses
• Collect ground monitoring data and keep accurate records

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                             

• Diploma in Mining Engineering/ Geology/Civil or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in underground mining environment
• Must have a valid Tanzania driving license and able to drive a light vehicle in underground environment
• Must have sufficient communication skills
• Able to maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to interpret mine layouts

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Good Communication Skills, English & Swahili
• Knowledge of any relevant geotechnical or mining design software is beneficial.
• Must have practiced geotechnical engineering during and after obtaining formal education.
• Knowledge of underground mapping and core logging techniques.
• Proficiency in mine design software, Mine CAD, Desiwk