Shift Boss

Position Description

Loulo Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Shift Boss 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:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

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.

Supervise and direct underground development, drill and blast and haulage crews.

Assign daily tasks based on the mine plan, ensuring that all activities are completed efficiently.

Monitor worker performance, provide coaching, and enforce company policies.

Conduct pre-shift meetings to discuss work plans, safety updates, and equipment status.

Ensure that all mining activities adhere to mine safety regulations, company policies, and local laws.

Conduct workplace inspections to identify and mitigate hazards such as unstable ground, poor ventilation, and equipment malfunctions.

Investigate incidents, near misses, or equipment failures and report findings to management.

Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce safety protocols.

Coordinate drilling, blasting, mucking, and haulage operations to maintain production targets.

Ensuring proper use of mining equipment, including Jumbo Drills, LHDs, Haul Trucks and IT’s.

Troubleshoot operational challenges and making real-time decisions to keep production on track.

Ensure that ground support installation (rock bolts, shotcrete, wire mesh, etc.) is completed as per engineering standards.

Verify that ventilation, dewatering, and power systems are functioning correctly.

Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure that all machinery is in working order and address breakdowns promptly.

Liaise with the mine manager, engineers, and other supervisors to align shift activities with overall mine planning.

Prepare shift reports detailing production progress, equipment status, safety incidents, and any operational challenges.

Communicate with incoming shift supervisors to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of operations.

Lead emergency response efforts in case of accidents, fires, rockfalls, or ventilation failures.

Make quick, informed decisions to resolve unexpected issues underground.

Qualification Requirements

Relevant Mining related qualification / certification.

Experience and Skills Requirements

5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role.

Experience working in the mining industry and an understanding of underground mining operations.

Commitment to safety, including a commitment to a positive safety culture.

Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

Must be team oriented and possess the ability to develop and foster a team environment.

Problem Solving, decision making and troubleshooting skills.

Understanding of budgeting and performance management.

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 industry colleagues

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

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.

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