Description

  Barrick is the world’s largest gold mining company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Barrick has a portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced explorations projects located across five continents and a large number of tenements located on some of the most prolific and prospective mineral trends. 11 of Barrick’s mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.   Within the Yilgarn Operations Barrick operates four wholly owned Gold Mines in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia producing approx. 500,000-600,000 oz of gold each year.  Our Lawlers Operationis currently seeking a highly experience Senior Geologist who enjoys the challenge of complicated rocks in a complex structural environment.   Reporting to the Geology Manager, you will play a key role in supervising, mentoring and training a team of Mine Geologists and Project Geologists. Your duties will also include, but are not limited too:  

• Geological interpretation of recovery data against geological information
• Ensuring drill programs are developed to meet production targets
• Check all Measured Resource Models, interpretations and estimates for quality and validity of applied statistical and modelling parameters and criteria
• Check the reconciliation of grade control data to ore resource estimates to monitor the validity of current estimates
• Manage relationship with drilling contractor to ensure effective contract management and delivery of obligations by all parties

  It is expected you will offer a significant amount of experience in an underground environment, including proven experience covering the following:

•  Archean narrow vein Gold deposits
• Strong structural geology background
• 3D modelling experience preferably with VULCAN
• An ability to 'add-value' across all aspects of a complex, underground mine
• A good understanding of Geostatistics and Recourse Estimation
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence
• St Johns Senior First Aid certificate desirable

The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

 

The position is fly in/fly out from Perth on an 8/6 roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium.

 

This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include superannuation, premium private health cover for the whole family, salary continuance, salary packaging options and 20 days annual leave per year