The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Long Hole Driller 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:
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
Comply with Barrick’s established health and safety policies, procedures, practices and Occupational Health and Safety Acts.
Visibly practice safety leadership through leading by example.
Actively ensure a safe environment for yourself, your peers and local communities through regular communication and due diligence.
Promptly report and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Actively ensure that fatal risks are understood and critical controls are maintained.
Ensure the operation of the long-hole platform for mine stopping in a safe and efficient manner.
Ensure effective solo operation, including setup, drilling, tramming, shutdown, and end-of-shift reporting.
Ability to interpret drill designs, ring patterns, and hole plans.
Experience adjusting drilling parameters to suit ground conditions and achieve quality outcomes.
Ability to complete pre-start inspections, routine checks, and identify mechanical or performance issues.
Ensure that production targets are met while maintaining drill accuracy and hole quality.
Avoid over-drilling and under-drilling and work in accordance with the standards, development and geotechnical plans.
Follow the markings in accordance with geological, regulatory and surveying specifications.
Install mining services if necessary.
Work with the technical team and the supervisory team to achieve the quality and adequate safety standards related to the operations.
Ensure that the end-of-shift report is updated.
Work according to the instructions of the Shift Boss in accordance with the daily division of duties
Qualification requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Drilling Machinery Competency Certification.
Experience and competencies needed.
Proven experience operating Sandvik DL422i or similar long hole production drills (DL421 / DL431 considered).
Minimum 5 years underground hard-rock mining experience, with demonstrated long hole production drilling experience.
Familiarity with i-Series drill control systems, automation features, and digital drill plans.
Strong focus on safety compliance, hazard identification, and procedural adherence.
Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, survey, and maintenance teams.
Comfortable working independently on shift with minimal supervision.
Resilience, flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and in emergency conditions.
Ability to consistently manage such a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment
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 the industry colleagues are endless
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth.
