Canada - Supervisor, Drilling

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Barrick has an opening for a Supervisor, Drilling to join our team. The Supervisor, Drilling will work with various stakeholders throughout the exploration sites to ensure that all drilling programs for Barrick Gold of North America (BGNA) are executed according to plan and in compliance with all BGNA Safety and Health, Contractor Management and Environmental policies and applicable regulatory agency guidelines.

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure applicable permits are in place before work begins. 
• Ensure drill site is constructed within design parameters and is ready for occupancy. 
• Ensure drill rigs are set up properly. 
• Provide daily, detailed activity report; convey accurate hole status, hole conditions, sample quality, and delays to drilling. 
• Ensure all down-hole surveys are performed to client specifications and samples are brought to surface and conveyed to the logging facility in a timely manner. 
• Communicate with exploration team and other stakeholders to ensure program execution. 
• Audit / inspect equipment and drilling / laydown areas. 
• Participate in contractor safety meetings. 
• Provide technical advice and support contractors in the field​.
• Regularly conduct safety interactions, handle emergency events/significant events, ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and investigated, and implement preventative and corrective actions. 
• Recommend to leadership improvements to working practices, techniques and standards.
• Lead effective pre-start meetings for the contract team. 
• Complete handovers with incoming and outgoing peers to support continuity of operations and safety. 
• Follow the organization's HS&E policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate. 
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and attending internal/external training.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education required
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of exploration drilling industry experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of surface RC / Core drilling operations required
• Full proficiency in spoken and written English and French required
• Strong commitment to achieving zero accidents and citations required
• Good communication skills and problem-solving skills required
• Experience with computer productivity software (MS Office Suite) preferred
• Familiarity and understanding of exploration process preferred
• Proven safety record required
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of expertise required
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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