Open Position:             Mill Central Control Room Operator
Reporting Office:          Pueblo Viejo Project – 
Start Date:                     ASAP

Career Page:                www.jobs.barrick.com
 
 
Our Vision
 
Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s best gold mining company by finding, acquiring, developing, and producing quality reserves in a profitable and socially responsible manner. Achieving our vision depends on having the best people.
 
Our Challenge
 
Work for the world’s pre-eminent gold mining company and grow your career. Work in a vibrant and progressive environment with a results-driven, entrepreneurial culture. Work with the best people in the business, who will challenge and help you achieve at a high level.
 
Our Company
 
Barrick’s global scale provides a wealth of development and career advancement opportunities, along with the best equipment and resources needed to do the job well, always with a priority on safe operation. Barrick is also distinguished in the industry for innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement. Through its philosophy of responsible mining, Barrick makes a positive difference in the communities where it operates – funding infrastructure, health and education programs, and sustainable economic development activities.
 
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Barrick people are ambitious team players, courageous and passionate, who take on challenges with a sense of urgency and a desire for progress. They’re committed to high ethical standards and responsible business solutions.
 
Currently, Barrick has an opening for a Mill Central Control Room Operator. Position is fly in / fly out, working four weeks on with one day of rest each week followed by three weeks of rest.

Position Overview
The incumbent is responsible for the operational activities of the Mill Central Control Room on a shift basis. The duties will entail in depth knowledge and operation of a DCS computer based operating system as it relates to the operation of the all mill circuits including ore and limestone crushing and grinding, ore thickeners, lime slaking and lime kiln circuits as well as CIL, carbon handling circuits, reagent mixing, cyanide destruction and tailings deposition circuits. The incumbent will ensure proper safety and environmental management systems are followed. The incumbent will serve as a positive role model with a high degree of Visible Felt Leadership in the field. The position location is in the Dominican Republic and will be a fly in/ fly out assignment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Implement SAFE task work procedures that will ensure the SAFE and efficient operation of all of the circuits within area of responsibility.
* Implement task work procedures that will ensure environmental compliance as they pertain to spills and air emission regulations.
* In collaboration with the safety department, perform a risk assessment of the operations, including tasks, workplaces and equipment with the goal of determining the critical tasks and workplaces. This will be the foundation for the creation of the standard operating procedures and the schedule of task observations and workplace inspections.
* Working closely with the process control group with regards to operational changes and trouble shooting of circuit deficiencies through the DCS system.
* Provide good communication both oral and written for the coordination of activities between operations, maintenance and mine departments in a timely manner as the control room is the hub for all activities.
* Ability to adapt and learn new techniques rapidly.
* Provide strong leadership and motivational skills
* Be able to work in a high stress environment and solve operational issues quickly.
* Comply with the guidelines set forth
* General knowledge of the safe and proper operation of multiple plant processing equipment.
* Play a key role within the commissioning teams in relation to the start up of the Process Plant circuits.
* Be part of a team to assist in the Pre-operational testing activities led by the EPCM contractor and identify non-compliance items that make the punch list.
* Create and maintain high workplace and housekeeping standards that will pertain to the process plant.
* Monitor and coordinate the shift activities and identify improvement opportunities when warranted and implement when possible.
* Involvement in the maintenance activities, including the use of Work Permits for his area of responsibility. Ensure the equipment is ready for the planned maintenance activities.
* Interact in succession planning within the operations team to ensure PVDC achieves development of the Dominican employees to assume positions of increasing responsibility.
* Maintain proper training and documentation as it relates to the cyanide code.

Supervisory Requirements
The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision and operation of the Mill Central Control room. The incumbent must possess excellent coordination ability between different departments.

Key Competency Areas
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate to the following competencies:

* Teamwork – involvement in the development of an operating team which involves being open minded to others and their views and give feedback to a persons ideas in a timely fashion.
* Business – Know how to deal with Human Relations matters in a professional way, this also includes implementing Human Resources policies. As a holder of a more senior position, you must be aware on business implications with regards to decisions made.
* Strategic Thinking – Organization of daily activities and long term planning which is one of the keys to the success of the operation. Understand the organizations strength and weaknesses; identify threats and opportunities and be willing to adapt to changing conditions.
* Judgment – Displays good problem solving techniques as well as making firm decisions. By making decisions, the reasons for such decisions must be known and include appropriate persons in the decision making process. Decisions must be done in a timely manner.
* Motivation – Demonstrates abilities to achieve goals; being persistent and overcomes obstacles, always trying to improve self standards.
* Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities in a timely but effective manner sets goals to be reached and organizes or schedules other people and their tasks to obtain the goals set forth.
* Professionalism – Deals with people in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of the status or position; accepts responsibility for actions taken; and follows trough with commitments.
* Quality – Always looking for ways to improve performance with superior quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoughtfulness.
* Leadership – Being a team player and ensure the team can deliver results, keeping Barrick’s goals in mind.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education
High School Diploma minimum, a post secondary diploma / degree - relating to Metallurgy or Mineral Processing is preferred.

Experience
+5 years experience in processing plants as a Control Room Operator. Supervisory experience would be an asset. The incumbent must have practical experience in the following: crushing and sag mill / ball mill grinding, thickeners, lime slaking, lime kiln operation, CIL, carbon handling, carbon stripping circuits, reagent mixing, cyanide destruction, tailings deposition and environmental control. Experience in process control and computer based DCS systems. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/process control is necessary. Experience in a foreign country with a low skilled workforce is a strong asset.

Skills & Abilities
Must have a valid driver’s license. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to lead, train and develop others, maintaining good working relationships, excellent work ethics and practice good safety and environmental practices. Willing to travel as required. Above average communication skills in English and Spanish is preferred. Willingness to learn foreign languages.