Barrick Gold Corporation

QAQC Technician

LocationMarathon, ON
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we’re looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.


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


QA/QC Technician


Position Description:

The QA/QC Technician is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and implementing changes to improve drill and blast activities in the Williams underground. This person will work closely with the Technical Services, Geology, and Operations groups to help drive improvements in recovery and dilution and to ensure compliance to plan. Time will be split between being underground collecting data and monitoring changes and being on surface conducting analysis.



Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-drilling, drilling and loading QA/QC to ensure compliance to plan
Perform cup density testing to ensure correct explosive density
Conduct vibration monitoring analysis to measure the performance of the holes
Gather and use existing findings and work completed to date to create forward work plan
Complete borehole surveys/hole pickups for all drilling and conduct real time feedback for drill and blast crews
Work closely with supplier groups to trial and implement new initiatives using new products
Observe and track loading practices and create improvement plan
Be involved in and/or lead drilling and blasting initiatives
Update the drill and blast database and ensure compliance to plan
Drilling and Blast improvements will be the focus
Training opportunities to obtain blasting certificate and training on drill and blast principles

Conduct ventilation surveys, ground control pull testing, or other QA/QC work as required with other technical service departments

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Qualifications:

Post-secondary education
5 years of experience in underground mining with good oversight into drilling and blasting practices or relevant underground experience
Operational experience would be beneficial
Mine Engineering degree would be beneficial
Strong Microsoft Office suite – word, excel, and power point
CAD experience, preferably Deswik Drill & Blast
Good organizational and analytical skills

Ability to lead change and work in a team-based environment

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What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including 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

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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.


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