UG-Shift Boss at Barrick | October 2024

Underground Shift Boss

Position Description

The Barrick North Mara Team is seeking to recruit a Underground 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

• Supervise underground operations crews.
• Ensures compliance with the Mines Act.
• Ensures workplace safety and environmental standards are established and met, and that standards and procedures are communicated to site personnel.
• Ensure daily mine plan for the shift is achieved and compliance to mine to plan.
• Assists with filling personnel requirements for mine and other departments.
• Assists with sourcing and filling equipment needs.
• Prioritizes tasks and delegates workload to mine crews and monitors progress.
• Provides leadership and encourages performance and ensure the crew is taking the ownership. 
• Communicates routinely and effectively with the Mine Manager and other supervisory personnel as required.
• Performs other related duties that may be required.
• Full compliance with underground safety management plan.
• Assist with accident/incident investigation and training of new employees.
• Ensure all employees reporting to this position attend safety related training courses and engage in any of the company’s safety initiatives.

Qualification requirements

• Relevant Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering 

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underground operations as Shift Boss.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of reading drawings and ability to follow specifications.
• Previous supervisory experience in underground mine and knowledge of sublevel stopping underground Mining method.
• The strong ability to form effective working relationships that allow achievement of job requirements.
• Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively and drive results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and clients.
• Possess knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices.

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