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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Technician – Geotechnical to join the versatile Mineral Resource Management team. 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 Supervisor, you will be responsible for sample collection and laboratory soil testing according to the LMC and internationally accepted standards. You will also be responsible for collection of geotechnical monitoring data as directed by the geotechnical supervisor.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Carry out all work in compliance to relevant procedures and Zambian regulatory requirements,
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing to comply with internationally recognised standards (British Standard or similar).
• Carry out in-situ testing of earthworks.
• Collection of samples for laboratory testing.
• Collection and communication of slope monitoring data and communication of any anomalies.
• Ensure that all works carried out comply with procedural, safety, quality, and design requirements.
• Regularly inspect and monitor ground conditions of pit slopes as directed by the supervisor.
• Carry out blast vibration monitoring and blast audits, and record and communicate the results for feedback into drill and blast design.
• Supervise slope stabilisation works, geotechnical 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.
• Maintenance of slope monitoring instrumentation (radars and total stations).
• Continually improve their geotechnical skills by way of working through the geotechnical technician skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the geotechnical supervisor

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate
• At least a trade certificate in Civil/Geotech/Mining fields
• Experience on the open pit mine
• Experience in geotechnical lab works will be an added advantage
• Holder of a valid Zambian Driver’s License(manual)
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas

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.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://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.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st October 2023. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

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