Senior Geologist Vacancy at Barrick Gold
Job Overview
Senior Geologist Vacancy at Barrick Gold
Senior Geologist
Barrick Gold Corporation Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
About the job
Job Description
Position Description
North Mara Gold Mine Limited is seeking to recruit Senior Geologist to join and grow their team. You will be expected to align to the Barrick DNA and to operate within our mining assets with our best people teams . You will contribute in a safe and cost-effective manner to achieve targets in accordance with Mine Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures and ensure daily targets are met.
About North Mara
The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.
North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits, Gokona (underground) and Nyabirama (open pit).
Responsibilities
Provide a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs, encouraging and ensuring others do the same
Develop an understanding and fingerprint key host lithologies, alteration, and structural controls of the North Mara gold deposit(s) in conjunction with the on-site team
Re-log historic core based on the advanced understanding of geology with purpose of feeding into an updated geological model
Develop, train staff
Develop and optimize efficient logging procedures and codes for the North Mara deposit(s). Train and on-site develop staff.
Develop and support geological interpretation and cross section production with the on-site project geology team
Work with on-site resource team to model key geological controls in 3D
Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (exploration, resource, underground, project, tech services)
Participate in, oversee, and/or lead the implementation of key initiatives
Provide input into MRM-growth drill programs, near mine exploration, and feasibility studies
Prepare, provide, and participate in presentations
Provide skills mentoring and peer review within the MRM geology teams, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or related field required.
Experience And Competencies Needed
Experience in geological modelling software including Seequent’s Leapfrog and Maptek’s Vulcan
Advanced understanding of mineralogy, geochemistry, and structural geology of gold forming systems
Experience in gold deposits
Experience in mine geology, or near-mine exploration
Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing
Ability to lead and work collaboratively, within an integrated and agile multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure
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 geologist roles.
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 geological 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, OHS 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.
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office software.ie Power point.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
Organization
The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.
North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits, Gokona (underground) and Nyabirama (open pit). The process plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.
