{"id":1202,"date":"2025-04-04T22:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T22:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/senior-mining-engineer-drill-blast-ug-at-barrick\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T00:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:50:07","slug":"senior-mining-engineer-drill-blast-ug-at-barrick","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1202","title":{"rendered":"Senior Mining Engineer Drill &amp; Blast \u2013 UG at Barrick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Position Description<br \/>\nThe\u00a0Barrick Africa Middle East Team\u00a0is seeking to recruit\u00a0Senior Drill &amp; Blast Engineer- UG\u00a0to join and grow our team.<br \/>\nJoin our exceptional team and embody Barrick\u2019s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick\u2019s DNA by:<\/p>\n<p>Communicating\u00a0Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity.<br \/>\nExhibiting a\u00a0Results-Driven\u00a0approach.<br \/>\nDelivering solutions that are\u00a0Fit for Purpose.<br \/>\nDedicating themselves to\u00a0Building a Sustainable Legacy.<br \/>\nTaking\u00a0Responsibility and being Accountable.<br \/>\nCommitting to\u00a0Zero Harm.<br \/>\nCultivating strong and meaningful\u00a0Partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to contribute to our\u00a0world-class team\u00a0while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.<br \/>\nResponsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Designing optimal blast patterns, planning, and implementing drilling and blasting operations to achieve production targets, maximize ore recovery, and minimize environmental impact and risks.<br \/>\nWork with technical experts to optimize drilling and blasting operations to ensure the design objectives are met.<br \/>\nCoordinate and communicate drill and blast plans with production, geology, and planning teams.<br \/>\nProvide leadership to Engineers, Graduates and operations staff in drill and blast design.<br \/>\nEnsure all blasting activities adhere to safety and environmental regulations.<br \/>\nMonitor and analyze drill and blast performance, making recommendations for continuous improvement.<br \/>\nWork closely with production teams to ensure seamless execution of drill and blast activities.<br \/>\nManage relationships with external contractors and suppliers to optimize drill and blast operations.<br \/>\nConduct technical evaluations of explosives and blasting techniques to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness.<br \/>\nManage and ensure the performance and compliance requirements are met.<br \/>\nBudget preparation and cost management control.<br \/>\nEnsure quality of work through an ongoing leadership, monitoring and audit process.<br \/>\nMake sure on availability of drill stock-drill reserve -floor stock are sufficient to keep mining operation on going<br \/>\nCost effectively management of the supply of drilling and blasting consumables, products and services.<br \/>\nParticipate and contribute to safe practice and environmental and Social Responsibility<br \/>\nDemonstrate visible safety leadership to the team and live the Barrick DNA.<br \/>\nAll possible hazards on route and inside workplaces identified, rectified and\/or reported daily when on shift.<\/p>\n<p>Qualification requirements<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree in mining engineering.<br \/>\nHaving a valid blasting certificate as per Tanzania regulations and or act(s).<br \/>\nTeam Player and result oriented.<br \/>\nMines Health &amp; Safety Act Awareness.<br \/>\nAbility to train less experienced members of the staff.<br \/>\nMaintain a safe working practice and environment.<br \/>\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment.<br \/>\nUG Mining Methods and Systems<br \/>\nHaving blasting certificate<br \/>\nMust have computer skills in power point, M\/S word and MS excel.<\/p>\n<p>Experience and Competencies needed<\/p>\n<p>5 years of progressive UG experience in the mining industry including experience UG drilling and blasting activities<br \/>\nExperience in coordinating and managing a sizable drill fleet in tough working conditions<br \/>\nExperience as a Drill &amp; Blast coordinator in UG environment<br \/>\nUnderstanding of blast management practices including designs, vibration, noise &amp; fume monitoring, and continuous improvement processes.<br \/>\nAbility to work autonomously\/independently with limited supervision.<br \/>\nAble to prepare detailed reports which include recommendations to Management on improvements to industrial relations and security.<br \/>\nAbility to act and operate as part of a team and possess a \u201ccan do\u201d attitude that will motivate the crew to action company directives, regardless of opinion.<br \/>\nGood time management skills and the ability to complete tasks in a safe, timely and professional fashion.<br \/>\nAbility to coordinate drilling and blast activity and mining operation<br \/>\nAble to have good fragmentation which can boost mining efficiency<br \/>\nExcellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal<br \/>\nHazard Identification &amp; Risk Assessment.<br \/>\nPossess a Tanzania Driving License.<\/p>\n<p>What We Can Offer You<\/p>\n<p>A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.<br \/>\nThe ability to make a difference and lasting impact.<br \/>\nWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.<br \/>\nOpportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.<br \/>\nAccess to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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