Geotechnical Supervisor

Job description

Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Geotechnical Supervisor – (Fixed Term Contract) to join the Mineral Resources Department. 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 Geotechnical Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the geotechnical field and laboratory testing and the maintenance of slope monitoring systems. Manage the training and performance appraisals for geotechnical technicians.

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

Manage the pool of geotechnical technicians.
Ensure the Geotechnical Technicians are working in compliance to relevant procedures and Zambian regulatory requirements,
Provide adequate training to all geotechnical technicians to enable them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities, and develop into a more senior position,
Manage the geotechnical laboratory ensuring all tasks involving geotechnical testing have an appropriate standard operating procedure that complies with an internationally recognised standard (British Standard or similar).
Maintain field and laboratory testing equipment and ensure they are calibrated as per requirements
Ensure that all works carried out comply with procedural, safety, quality and design requirements.
Management of geotechnical data collection as directed by the geotechnical coordinator including but not limited to tension crack measurements piezometer data downloads, field and laboratory testing for civil works.
Sample collection and submission to external laboratories 
Carry out blast vibration and Nosie monitoring, maintain the data base and communicate the results and ensure out of compliance results are escalated to the Geotechnical Coordinator and or Superintendent
Ensure both the Radar and the Prism monitoring instruments are kept clean and inspected regularly.
Work with the survey team to maximise the availability of the prism monitoring system
Be responsible for the regular maintenance, refueling and movements of the radars in case of blasting or when requested by the Geotechnical Coordinator. 
Support the Engineering team with carrying out geotechnical inspections as and when requested by the geotechnical coordinator. 

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

Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
Diploma (or equivalent) in Mining Engineering, Geology or Rock Mechanics
Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
Member of The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Experience (5 years)  in the Mining industry
Experience in large multi pit operations utilising large scale mining equipment ie drill rigs and blasting experience essential. 
Experience in managing costs and budgeting 
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and show a commitment to understand local culture and impart your mining operations and technical knowledge to the local Zambian mine operations personnel
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Leadership and team management skills

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: https://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.

‘Be Aware of Fraudsters’

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

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry – including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines – Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.

About the Team

The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.