The Barrick Africa Middle East team is seeking a Production Geologist for its underground operations near Tarime, Mara Region (North Mara), to support geological mapping and modelling, production monitoring, ore flow coordination, reporting, and training of geological technicians.
Responsibilities
- Review planned versus actual production against weekly and monthly plans
- Provide development meters, tonnes, and grades for monthly schedules and forecasts
- Map and update exposed headings daily without causing production delays
- Update lithological and structural 3D models in Vulcan or Leapfrog
- Update levels using lithological, alteration, mineralization, and structural plans
- Load available stope shapes and development cuts into Vulcan for checking and adjustment before weekly or monthly drilling and blasting
- Complete stope notes and closure notes on time
- Ensure mining instructions are completed on time and all geological inputs are highlighted
- Assist the Resource team with block model updates by providing information such as depletion shapes
- Supervise and coordinate ore flow from underground operations to portals, pads, and the Rama ROM pad
- Conduct periodic truck factor tests for production and haulage trucks and equipment to ensure accurate tonnes and density reporting
- Complete production and compliance reports accurately and on time on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis
- Assist with and participate in training programs for Geologists, Geological Technicians, and Assistant Geological Technicians
- Assist the Senior Geologist in supervising and instructing Geological Technicians and Assistant Geological Technicians
- Ensure team members have individual development plans and complete development activities within planned timeframes
- Complete performance reviews accurately within the required timeframe
- Comply with the departmental reporting structure
- Integrate with other sections within the mining, resource, and geology functions
- Maintain quality handover notes and communication before leaving site for leave or other reasons
- Store and maintain electronic and hard-copy records, including mining instructions, special instructions, workplace safety reports, findings, and risk assessments
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or a related field
- 5 years' experience in mine and/or exploration geology
- Experience with Vulcan, Leapfrog, Micromine or other mining software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and database software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Ability to take initiative on projects and work independently
- High level of organisation and attention to detail
- Demonstrated people leadership, management and training skills
- Familiarity with and commitment to OH&S, HSE and environmental management best practice
- Valid Tanzanian driving licence, classes B, C, D and E, and ability to drive manual transmission
- Ability to work under pressure
- Bachelor of Science in Geology or a related field
- Mine and/or exploration geology experience
- Knowledge of Vulcan, Leapfrog, Micromine, or comparable mining software
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Database software knowledge
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Independent working and initiative
- Organization and attention to detail
- People leadership and training skills
- Occupational health, safety, and environmental management awareness
- Valid Tanzanian driving license covering Classes B, C, D, and E
- Manual transmission driving ability
Application Instructions
- Location: Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania (on-site).
- Barrick offers a comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
