Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Ventilation Technician(03)to join and grow our team.
Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals 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
If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe work practices and all incidents are reported and investigated according to procedure and on time.
- Ensure Zero Fatality, Zero LTI and Zero MTI in the department and that incidents are reported timely.
- Identify, notify and /or rectify all unsafe acts, situations, and hazards within the working places.
- Conduct primary and secondary ventilation surveys (air flow quantity & quality), prepare reports and communicate the findings to stakeholders.
- Conduct dust monitoring, noise and fan pressure surveys and measurement of DPM (Diesel emissions)
- Updating, printing, and posting in the appropriate location mine ventilation and rescue plans (at least every 3 months)
- Identify new fan installation locations and update BGML fan register.
- Ensure fans from mined out areas are serviced before moving to another location.
- Conduct routine inspection of undeground Refuge Chambers and update the status.
- Follow up on underground gas monitoring instruments performance and calibration.
- Tracking on monthly basis mine ventilation duct usage by section (inventory)
- Prepare ventilation field instructions and follow up for implementation.
- Provide ventilation inputs in mine plans and stope note.
- Follow up with mining construction, operation, electrical and engineering teams on ventilation related tasks.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as you may be required by Technical Services Department from time to time
Qualification Requirements:
- Diploma in mining engineering or equivalent
- A Valid Tanzania Driving License
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Understanding of underground mine environment and be able to work underground for extended period of time.
- Familiar with basic mine ventilation concepts
- Good verbal communication (English and Swahili)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office package, and able to learn mine softwares like Deswik CAD, VentSim etc.
- Ability to use ventilation measuring instruments, like anemometers, whirling hygrometer etc.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision
- MUST possess a valid Tanzania driving licence and be able to drive light vehicle underground
- Underground working experience, preferably in ventilation will be an added advantage
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 organization
Please forward applications before: 5th March 2024
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
