Barrick Mining Corporation
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Hydrogeology Technician – (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 Hydrogeologist, you will be responsible for the management of dewatering boreholes, piezometers, and other hydrological infrastructure on the Mine. He/she is also responsible for collection of Hydrological monitoring data as directed by the Hydrogeologist
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Carry out work in compliance to relevant procedures and Zambian regulatory requirements
- Assist site investigation and ground geophysics surveys.
- Prepare drilling pads for dewatering, horizontal and piezometer boreholes
- Supervise the drilling of dewatering boreholes and installation of dewatering pumps in the boreholes.
- Carry out surface and groundwater sampling for Hydrochemistry, microbiology and isotope analysis.
- Ensure all boreholes are inspected and operational on a daily basis.
- Collection of data during test pumping.
- Carry out borehole camera surveys.
- Monitor daily water levels in pumping and observation boreholes.
- Monitor pump hours in in-pit pumps and boreholes.
- Monitor flowmeters in in-pit pumps and boreholes.
- Daily monitoring of rainfall in all rain gauges and weather stations.
- Replacing faulty or operational borehole pumps
- Supervise the drilling and installation of piezometers for pore pressure monitoring.
- Seepage mapping from pit wall faces.
- Data collections from vibrating wire piezometers and standpipe piezometers.
- Supervise hydrological drilling, and installation of monitoring equipment with an emphasis on a high level of safety and quality.
- Collection of ground water monitoring data from piezometers.
- Assist the hydrogeology team with dam audits and pit inspection.
- Maintenance of pore pressure monitoring instrumentation.
- Continually improve hydrogeological skills by working through the Hydrogeological technician skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the Hydrogeology Team.
- Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in LMC’s mining activities, consistent with Barricks’s community Relations Policies
- Ensure effective communication with delegate prior departure from site
- Ensure effective communication with delegate prior departure from site
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
- Experience in open pit working with dewatering boreholes
- Minimum Two (2) years’ working experience.
- Experience in plumbing works is added advantage
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
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.
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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.