Geotechnical Technician

Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking a Geotechnical Technician to join our high‑performing technical group. We are looking for a motivated professional who embodies Barrick’s core values and contributes to our commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable mining.

We seek individuals who 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 are ready to contribute to a world‑class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Geotechnical Engineer to ensure Company interests are upheld

• Conduct daily inspections of active underground headings and stopes

• Conduct daily pit, dump, and sump inspections and reporting

• Perform geotechnical core logging of diamond drill cores and update the geotechnical database

• Conduct geotechnical mapping of underground development headings and open pit batter faces, including data processing

• Supervise scaling activities in open pit mines to ensure proper execution and berm crest protection

• Ensure adherence to geotechnical SOPs and all relevant Company procedures

• Conduct pre‑stope inspections for stope note input

• Install ground movement monitoring systems and record instrumentation data

• Assist with ground support designs

• Assist with paste‑fill designs and paste‑fill QAQC test work

• Conduct open pit pre‑blast and post‑blast assessments and supervise geotechnical drilling activities

• Perform laser scanning, track seismic and slope stability radar data trends, and maintain the rock noise database

• Ensure daily/weekly sharing of tracking sheets and inspection reports

• Assist with routine short‑term numerical modelling for ground conditions and slope stability assessments

• Assist the Geotechnical Engineer with monthly underground dilution database updates

• Assist with monthly and quarterly geotechnical performance review reports (development, stope, cable bolt, slope stability)

• Provide weekly updates of the Geotechnical Section Work Plan

• Maintain adequate stocks of ground support consumables

• Conduct QAQC of installed ground support units (pull testing and extensometer monitoring)

• Promote health and safety in the workplace

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Company policies

• Perform upward reporting as required

Qualification requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

• Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness.

Experience and Competencies needed

• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in an underground or open pit mining environment.

• Valid Tanzania driving licence and ability to drive a manual transmission light vehicle.

• Knowledge of geotechnical or mine design software is an added advantage.

• Basic knowledge of mine design and geotechnical investigation methods.

• Ability to collect logging, mapping and monitoring data for open pit and underground projects

• Proficient in the preparation of concise and accurate inspection reports and memos.

• Ability to update tracking sheets and geotechnical databases

• Teamwork and adaptability working with mining and drilling crews and technical staff

• Comfortable with field work, working outside in all weather conditions including underground.

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.