Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Barrick is the gold industry leader in production, reserves
and market capitalization. The company operates globally, with a portfolio of 27
operating mines and advanced exploration and development projects located across
the world, and large land positions on some of the most prolific and prospective
mineral trends. Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold mining company
by operating in a safe, profitable and responsible manner. Barrick Australia
Pacific has numerous mining operations within the Region, with its regional head
office located in Perth, Western Australia.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer .
Barrick Gold Corporation is an international gold producer.
Offering career opportunities globally, Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s
best gold mining company by finding, acquiring and producing quality reserves in
a disciplined, safe and socially responsible manner. Eight of Barrick’s mining
operations are found within the Australia Pacific
region.
Barrick (Niugini) Limited, the operator of the Porgera Mine,
is part of the Barrick Gold Corporation group of companies which has interests
in mines in Australia, the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea and exploration
interests throughout the region.
Position Objective
We seek to appoint an experienced Senior Geotechnical
Engineer to join the Porgera Team.
Reporting directly to the Geotechnical Superintendent, the
Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake and supervise the day to day core geotechnical activities for the open pit, underground, waste dumps, and mine infrastructure; including geotechnical investigations, data collection and management, monitoring schedule, design and analysis and reporting.
- Responsible for maintaining all equipment for investigation programs in good working order and maintaining associated supplies in sufficient stock.
- Participation and input into mid and long term design programs for the open pit, underground waste dumps and mine infrastructure.
- In-house training of junior technical staff in monitoring and inspection methods, use of computing systems, geotechnical logging/mapping techniques, design and analysis of data/results and other geotechnical skills.
- Promote awareness to work safety through personal example and ensure all work carried out under their direction follows established safety guidelines and procedures.
- Assist the Geotechnical Superintendent with implementation of change management initiatives and other business improvement projects.
To be suitable for this role, you will possess the
following:
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a multi-disciplined mine geotechnical engineering team in a medium to large operation
- Minimum 5 years experience in mining industry, geotechnical engineering with exposure to geotechnical investigation, laboratory testing, instrumentation, design and reporting skills
- Significant experience in open pit and underground production engineering in a gold mining operation
- Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering or Science preferably with a Geotechnical or Geological Major
- Current Drivers Licence
The position is fly in/fly out from Cairns on a 16/12 roster.
The company will subsidise on-travel airfares paid to commute to and from
Cairns for each work roster.
This position offers a competitive salary package in line
with qualifications and experience.
All submissions must be via the Barrick website
www.barrick.com/Careers reference number: 071492. Applications close on 26
April 2013.
Please note as part of the Barrick Recruitment Process, all
applicants must be willing to undertake pre-employment medical screening and
obtain a National Police clearance.
Applicants who have not been responded to within thirty (30)
days should consider their application unsuccessful.
Barrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
cultural diversity, gender equality and non-discrimination.
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