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Project Geologist at Barrick, Mara Region, Tanzania

Barrick

Project Geologist at Barrick, Mara Region, Tanzania

Barrick

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 20, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 1, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

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 the efficient planning and coordination of all geological activities to meet operational targets.
  • Participate-in and provide a strong contribution to the site safety and environment culture.
  • Ensure the works are performed in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), supervising and coaching of graduate geologists.
  • Engage in MRM technical training program for Junior/Graduate Geologists to ensure for full geological understanding of ore bodies.
  • Supervise drilling programs and field logistics to ensure drilling compliance is tracked against budget.
  • Ensures best practice in drilling, sampling and assay quality control and quality assurance and develops procedures.
  • Providing geological support to the operation while assisting with effective supervision of junior staff within MRM to help maximize resource definition, geological understanding and profitable ore extraction.
  • Lead, develop, motivate, and encourage direct reports, peers, and other personnel to successfully achieve individual, departmental and company objectives.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with the site geologists to prepare and interpret the geology on geological sections to derive a geological model for deposits.
  • Produce high quality geological models using Seequent’s Leapfrog Geo geological modelling software.
  • Ensure geological modelling methodologies are undertaken in accordance with standards and procedures.
  • Undertake data validation and QAQC on modelling-related data. Ensure QA compliance of samples, follow-up QC issues and sources of errors, identify mistakes and rectify.
  • Close working relationship with Exploration to ensure that the geologic modelling agrees with operational geology data.
  • Prepare routine reports as required.
  • Manage budgets for drill programs.
  • Creation of additional targets into the pipeline.
  • To the best of your knowledge and abilities, perform the duties assigned to you.

Qualification requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required.

Experience and competencies needed.

  • Five to seven years of post-graduate experience with at least 3 years in mineral exploration and mine geology, ore control or resource modelling or project geologist roles.
  • Experience with Vulcan, Leapfrog, Micromine or other mining software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal. communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative on projects and work independently.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.
  • Demonstrated people leadership + management skills and training.
  • Familiarity with and commitment to, OH&S and Environmental Management best practice.
  • Database Software package.
  • A valid Driver’s License. Have good work ethic and be goal oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Current light vehicle driver’s license.
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office software.ie Power point.
  • Familiarity with and commitment to HSE best practice.
  • Possess a Valid Tanzanian driving license, class B, C, D and E.
  • Able to Drive Manual Transmission/Stick Shift Transmission.

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.

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 1, 2023

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