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Project Geotechnical Engineer – FS Barrick Gold Corporation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Projects Geotechnical Engineer – FS (Fixed Term) to join the versatile the Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. We are in search of an individual 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
Reporting to the Senior Engineer Geotechnical, you will lead project geotechnical activities, ensuring accurate data collection and safety compliance. Oversee drilling, testing, and reporting.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee and provide technical oversight of Project Geotechnical activities such as Geotechnical Drilling, Standard Penetration tests (SPT), Dynamic cone penetration tests (DCPT), permeability tests, Vane Shear tests, cone penetration tests (CPT), Geophysical Surveys, Sampling etc. and ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
Ensure that all geotechnical investigations adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
Assist in the preparation of geotechnical reports and presentations for various stakeholders.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate geotechnical findings into overall project designs and plans.
Supervise geotechnical investigation drilling and ensure quality core is recovered with good quality orientation markings.
Oversee the proper maintenance and calibration of geotechnical testing and logging tools and equipment.
Ensure drilling sites are prepared in advance of drilling and all requirements for each drill site are in place
Carry out lithological and structural logging of geological and geotechnical exploration holes on the drilling site or in the core shed.
Ensure the core and soil samples are properly secured and transported to the core shed or other storage for storage or further processing.
Carry out point load testing on some selected core pieces as directed by the Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
Ensure that core samples for rock strength testing are selected and well parked in readiness for shipping to the Labs for testing.
Ensure the logging data is accurately entered into the database.
Continually improve their geotechnical skills by way of working through the geotechnical skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the Geotechnical Coordinator.
Carryout rock mass characterisation from the logging data
Structural data interpretation using Dips software.
Ensure geotechnical logging tools are maintained.
Provide mentorship to the junior geotechnical logging engineers.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade 12 certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining Engineering or Geology
Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
Experience (4 years) in the Mining industry
Experience with geology/geotechnical engineering work.
Able to clearly demonstrate the aptitude to drive a light vehicle and hold a current Zambian drivers licence or be able to obtain one.
Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Proven ability to deliver results and act as a change agent.
Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
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 industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd March 2024. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.

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Closing Date : 10th March, 2024.

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