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Survey Technician

Barrick Gold Corporation | Kalumbila

Barrick Gold Corporation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Survey Technician to join the versatile Mineral resources Management department. We are in search of an 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

Reporting to the Mine Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Mine Surveyor on the Lumwana Mining and Exploration leases to perform monthly measurements to LMC code of practice standards, and ensuring all duties are carried out in a safe, efficient, cost-effective manner.

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

  • Assist the Mine Surveyor to carry out pit surveys on a regular basis to enable accurate bench and total volumes to be calculated at the end of each month and for use in grade control reconciliation and Mill throughput figure comparison. In addition, blasted areas to be. surveyed for blasted stocks and contractor payment.
  • To assist the Mine Surveyor to carry out stockpile surveys on a regular basis to enable accurate stockpile volumes to be calculated at the end of each month for reconciliation and ore stocks calculations.
  • Set out pit and mining limits, batter pegs and carry out any other surveys to provide information to technical and production personnel for evaluation of excavation and placement versus design parameters.
  • Set out and Survey of all Grade control drill holes, face sampling and exploration drill holes as required.
  • Maintenance of surveying equipment to required standards.
  • Daily interaction with all survey personnel and other departments on an as required basis.
  • To be pro-active in all aspects of operational safety and encourage teamwork within the department.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following essential requirements:

  • Full Grade Twelve Certificate.
  • Able to show initiative, professional integrity, and personnel management skills.
  • Able to use Total station, data recorder, DGPS, Automatic or digital level and any other survey equipment prescribed with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to show initiative and have good interpersonal skills.
  • A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

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: http://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 24 th January 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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