Geology Technician

Geology Technician  - (02) Vacancy 

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Exploration Geotechnical to join and grow our team.

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Geology Technician to join and grow our team. The role holder will be responsible for monitoring daily underground Ore production, ore movement tracking, geological face sampling, daily ore headings and backsight marking, daily stopes inspections, underground stockpile sampling, and other activities as it may require with time to time.

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:

• Follow all documented Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

• Coordinate daily drilling logistics, including mobilising work crews on time and ensuring the availability of necessary safety gear and consumables.

• Monitor and maintain sufficient stock levels of drilling program supplies and safety equipment to support uninterrupted operations.

• Conduct sampling (RC, soil, trench, stream, …), core orientation and marking, drill core sampling, geological measurements, sample processing, sample dispatch, and secure storage.

• Supervise field work as per the company SOP, including but not limited to drill pad preparation, drill rig setup, etc.

• Collect drill core samples in full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accurately recording all required information and applying QA/QC practices to maintain sample integrity.

• Prepare samples to the highest standard before dispatch, ensuring no contamination, mixing, or loss.

• Deliver timely and accurate geological data, reports, and documentation, including daily and weekly updates.

• Support business outcomes by ensuring high-quality geological data delivery, maintaining good sample quality, achieving strong core recovery, and reporting any irregularities to management.

• Maintain accurate data entry and organised filing systems to ensure traceability and compliance.

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to peers and management to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Assist with field mapping, sampling, drill site inspections, drill site preparation and any other work-site activities as advised by supervisor. To assist Geologists in accomplishing geological tasks by hand.

• Carry out geotechnical measurements in drill core; geotechnical and geological sample collection and processing, dispatch and storage of drilling/soil /lithology 

• Any other activity may be assigned by the management

• Ensure all work is completed in a corruption-free environment

• Ensure all work complies with the company’s Journey to Zero policies, including staff and contractors.

• Increased focus on reporting and investigation of high-potential incidents.

• Immediate stoppage of unsafe behaviours. Proactive in sending safety messages, safety alerts, interactions with teams, and participating in safety meetings.

• Travel to sites throughout Tanzania as and when required.

   

Qualification Requirements:

• Diploma in geology from a recognized Institution or equivalent 

• Hold a valid Tanzanian driving License

• Proven ability to independently operate manual-gear transmission light vehicles.

   

 Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Effective communication  

• English literacy and numeracy  

• Document management  

• Systems design and implementation  

• Computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in Kiswahili and English)  

• Proven problem analyzing and solving skills  

• Proven negotiation and management skills  

• Empathetic towards sensitive personal and community issues  

• Ability to deal with people at all levels  

• Strong attitude and commitment towards workplace safety  

• Computer literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point  

• Experience in the Mining environment would be an added advantage  

• Possession of a valid driving license would be an added advantage  

• Professional level fluency in written and spoken English  

• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills  

• Strong computer skills  

   

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

• The ability to make a difference and have a 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 organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.