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Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Drilling Superintendent – FS (Fixed Term Contract) to join the versatile Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. 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 Feasibility Manager, you will coordinate operations of FS diamond drilling rigs, AGC diamond drilling rigs and RC drilling rigs during targeted drilling for the Feasibility study of the Lumwana mine expansion project. The Superintendent will recognize that they are working within a large project and that they will be required to develop a health and safety management plan that will assess risk, hazards and establish SOP’s (operational and reporting) associated with all the MRM drilling disciplines leading to effective controls being put in place. This will include conducting contractor audits to ensure Barrick’s global standards are adhered to on site. This role will cross over to MRM on conclusion of the Feasibility Study.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Plan and execute drilling program with Geology Superintendent – FS, Project Engineer, Drilling projects coordinator and Geotech Superintendent located on site.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly look-ahead work plans with Geology Superintendent – FS, Project Engineer, Drilling projects coordinator and Geotech. Submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational and productivity repots. Generate catchup plans in case drilling is below targets
• Ensure the correct management of the drilling operations by optimizing the assets and equipment and supervising the execution of the activities of his/her subordinates.
• QAQC of rig data through the use of KRUX.
• Liaise on behalf of Company with the Client’s representative regarding contract management and interpretation.
• Verify the maintenance routines of the drilling equipment/assets are appropriate and they guarantee an efficient performance of the drilling activities.
• Be familiar with the established drilling operational procedures.
• Ensure reporting routines are fulfilled
• Verify the stock level of spare parts and consumables for the drilling equipment on the rigs of his/her competence are kept at an appropriate level.
• Cooperate with the rig site personnel in performing the rig moving activities by supervising the activity of his subordinates.
• Ensure all classification society and authorities rules and regulations applicable to the activities are adhered to.
• Be safety conscious in all his work and behavior.
• Ensure Company’s and Client’s HSE and Q/A policies and standards are implemented on the rig sites.
• Actively participate in HSE inspections/audit on the rig site
• Call for / Participate in investigations in case of serious incidents.
• Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations.
• Verify proper housekeeping is maintained on the rig site.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Batchelor of Engineering, Mechanical or Drilling or equivalent,
• Member of the EIZ, GSZ or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the drilling of the CACB (Central African Copperbelt).
• Experience in managing a large-scale RC and Diamond drill program
• Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of drilling.
• Hands on experience with both DD and RC drill rigs.
• Have a detailed understanding of drill hole planning, scheduling, and optimization
• Knowledge in KRUX and Business improvement tools, project management software such as MS Project or equivalent.
• Have detailed understanding of the mechanical equipment and requirements related to different drilling types.
• Be familiar with cost reporting and cost verification as it pertains to approval of company expenditures. Have demonstrated ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost-effective manner.

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


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• 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.
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