Job Description
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
