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Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a: 

 

Ground Control Specialist

 

Position Description:

The Ground Control Specialist will assume responsibility for all short-term ground control issues (determined by the 3-month schedule), including planning and implementation of solutions. The Ground Control Specialist will report to the Senior Ground Control Engineer.

 

The Ground Control Specialist will be expected to adjust the ground control planning schedule in accordance with the short-term mining plan within their specific area and generally be aware of and contribute to the overall mine targets. 

 

They will provide all ground-support plans & geotechnical information to the planners and the operating groups in an accurate and timely manner to assist the mine in meeting or exceeding its targets.

 

The Ground Control Specialist is expected to complete underground inspections at a minimum of 3 times per week, to keep updated with the ground control requirements of various areas, to respond to ground occurrence reports or requests for ground control inspections, and to conduct quality control assessments of ground support installation.  In addition, effective working relationships must be developed with all operating groups to ensure communication of ground control information is maintained at the highest level.

 

Responsibilities:

Promote safe working practices and complete Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA), preoperational equipment checks (preop) & non-routine hazardous tasks regularly (FLRA and preops to be completed on every underground trip). Review 3 monthly production and development plans and disseminate these schedules into a self-managed work plan over the same period. Review the seismic system daily and review seismic activity.      Maintain the seismic database (removing erroneous readings, etc). Alert all operating groups if/ when necessary and maintain a log of seismic activity. Discuss ground control concerns with planners within their specific mining area and if possible, devise a solution and/or raise an alert to higher levels, as necessary. Discuss changes in short-term mining sequences with the Senior Ground Control Engineer as early as possible to allow an effective evaluation of the sequence change. Undertake sufficient underground tours, either alone or with relevant persons from other departments as necessary, in order to carry out ground control evaluations of active mine areas and travel ways. Respond to Ground Occurrence Reports by liaising with the person submitting the report (and/or their supervisor) and create a plan of action. Maintain accurate and written records of trips underground. Conduct Geotechnical Mapping in underground openings and maintain the database efficiently. (Data to be used in stope assessment and calibrate the Mining Rock Mass Model – MRMM) Undertake sufficient core shack checks to ensure Geotechnical Core Logging is being completed as required.  Design of layout drawings for rehab, cable bolts, etc. Conduct QAQC audits of installed support and operator installation methods, level conditions, grout samples, pull tests, etc as required. Ensure working databases of all job aspects are maintained properly (rehab and ground support plan issues, geotechnical inspections, underground geotechnical mapping, and geotechnical core logging, QAQC, instrumentation, etc). Know and understand the Ground Control Management Plan, and ensure required tasks as outlined are being completed.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor of mining engineering or geology or equivalent 4+ years mining / ground control experience Knowledge and experience of rock mechanics 2D & 3D numerical modeling software  Excellent data entry skills Experience in Deswik & MS office Attention to detail & high level multi-tasking and organization Good interpersonal & communication skills Leadership qualities

 

What We Can Offer You  

A comprehensive compensation package includes competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan. A progressive career path including global opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences  Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

 

 

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

 

 

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.