Geological Assistant

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 

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Barrick health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Report all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues via an incident report.
  • Ensuring that safety and environmental rules and programs are strictly adhered to.
  • Perform task risk assessments (JHA, FLRA).
  • Assist with any other accident investigation when required.
  • Commitment to identification, notification and/or rectification of all unsafe acts, situations, and hazards within the workplace
  • Maintain sampling at a high standards and ongoing basis operate field equipment.
  • Ensuring the drill samples are collected in accordance with the SOP including recording of all required information and routine quality assurance and quality control practices.
  • Sort, store, and retrieve pulp and coarse rejects samples.
  • Report oil and diesel spills and leaking equipment.
  • Carry out mark out to the required standard for mining.
  • Perform ore spotting in pit and at ROM pad.
  • Assist with and participate in training programs for the development of all Geological Assistants
  • Control and maintain the daily blending strategy and direct and record ore trucks onto appropriate stockpile.
  • Accurate recording of daily production.
  • Update of mining faces on dig plans.
  • Mark out / label stockpiles as well updating faces on map.

Qualification requirements

  • Certificate of secondary education examination.
  • Diploma or Certificate in Geology or Tertiary in Geological Technician will be advantageous.
  • Driver’s license and pit/mine driving permit.

Experience and competencies needed.

  • Familiar with the mining environment and its associated hazards
  • Actively recognizes and manages hazards in their working environment.
  • Able to drive a light vehicle according to LV standard operating procedure.
  • Able to learn rapidly from attempts, building positive experience.
  • Ability to work autonomously/independently with limited supervision.
  • 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 opinion.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.
  • Familiarity with and commitment to HSE best practice.
  • Ability to consistently manage such a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment.
  • Highly professional conduct at all times and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.
  •  Significant base knowledge of all the areas depicted in the profile
  • Performance orientated, strongly motivated and maintains a high work standard. Strong work ethic.
  • Shows initiative. Adaptable to change management processes. Focused on continuous improvement.
  • Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.

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.

How to Apply:

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