Geological Technician at Barrick Gold Tanzania

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Geological 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'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 

• All incidents are reported and investigated according to procedure and on time.
• Commitment to identification, notification and/or rectification of all unsafe acts, situations and hazards within the workplace
• Contribute actively, think critically, support peers during daily and weekly production and planning meetings.
• Contribute to the appropriate business outcomes by ensuring the timely delivery of accurate geological data, knowledge, reports and documents.
• Accurate core orientations, mark-ups, preparation for Core logging and sample processing. 
• Maintain high standard of record keeping of activities of other Technician and Assistants
• 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.
• Ensure an appropriate and sufficient stock of drilling program and safety consumables is always available.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and facilities to highest standard.
• Participate in training programs for the development of all Geological Technicians and Assistants
• Accurate update of geological database with data acquired.

Qualification requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Geology or Tertiary in Geological Technician 
• Knowledge in data entry and Microsoft Office software’s
• Tanzanian Manual driver’s license and pit/mine driving experience.

Experience and competencies needed.

• 2-5 years’ experience in mine or exploration geology supporting function
• The ability to coach, mentor and train Geology staff to assume higher positions of responsibility.
• Experienced in mining environments, actively identifies and mitigates hazards.
• Able to drive a light vehicle according to LV standard operating procedure. 
• Capable of continued growth and learning in the Geological field.
• Co-ordinated with a big picture focus but also an eye for detail
• Values developing people in their team to reach their potential.
• Ability to improve processes and procedures with operational requirements and safety in mind.
• Committed, engaged, 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.