Geology Technician – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

Employer: Barrick Gold Corporation
Mine: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine
Department: Mineral Resource Management (MRM)
Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Position: Geology Technician
Reports To: Grade Control Mine Supervisor
Posted: 15 September 2026
Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

About Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is a major underground mining operation in Tanzania operated by Barrick Gold Corporation. The mine is located in the Shinyanga region and forms part of Barrick’s operations in Tanzania.

Barrick is seeking a Geology Technician to join and grow its geology team. The successful candidate will provide technical and field support to geologists and engineers, assisting with geological sampling, core and rock logging, data collection, laboratory preparation, geological mapping, and database management.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate Barrick’s core values, including:

• Communicating honestly and transparently and acting with integrity
• Maintaining a results-driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
• Building a sustainable legacy
• Taking responsibility and being accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Building strong and meaningful partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all documented Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Coordinate daily drilling logistics, including mobilising work crews on time and ensuring the availability of required safety gear and consumables.
• Monitor and maintain sufficient stock levels of drilling programme supplies and safety equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct RC, soil, trench, stream and other required sampling activities.
• Carry out core orientation and marking, drill core sampling, geological measurements, sample processing, sample dispatch and secure sample storage.
• Supervise field work in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including drill pad preparation and drill rig setup.
• Collect drill core samples in full compliance with SOPs, accurately recording all required information and applying QA/QC practices to maintain sample integrity.
• Prepare samples to the required standard before dispatch, ensuring there is no contamination, mixing or loss.
• Deliver timely and accurate geological data, reports and documentation, including daily and weekly updates.
• Support business outcomes by ensuring high-quality geological data delivery, good sample quality and strong core recovery.
• Report geological or operational irregularities to management.
• Maintain accurate data entry and organised filing systems to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to colleagues and management to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Assist with field mapping, sampling, drill-site inspections, drill-site preparation and other work-site activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist geologists in completing assigned geological tasks.
• Carry out geotechnical measurements on drill core.
• Conduct geotechnical and geological sample collection, processing, dispatch and storage, including drilling, soil and lithological samples.
• Perform any other duties or activities assigned by management.
• Ensure all work is conducted in a corruption-free environment.
• Ensure all work complies with the company’s Journey to Zero policies, including requirements applicable to employees and contractors.
• Maintain increased focus on the reporting and investigation of high-potential incidents.
• Immediately stop unsafe behaviours and proactively communicate safety messages and alerts.
• Participate in safety interactions, team engagements and safety meetings.
• Travel to sites throughout Tanzania when required.

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma in Geology from a recognised institution or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Bulyanhulu Mine surface and underground driving permits.
• Proven ability to independently operate manual-gear transmission light vehicles.

Experience and Skills Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Effective communication skills.
• Good English literacy and numeracy.
• Strong document management skills.
• Knowledge of systems design and implementation.
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in both Kiswahili and English.
• Proven problem-analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and management skills.
• Ability to deal sensitively and empathetically with personal and community issues.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in a mining environment will be an added advantage.
• Valid driving licence.
• Professional-level fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
• Strong general computer skills.

What Barrick Offers

• A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The opportunity to make a difference and have a lasting impact.
• A dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing work environment.
• Opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.

Zero Tolerance for Corruption

Barrick maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to bribery, fraud and corruption.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the recruitment process through bribery, illegal inducements, gifts or favours will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process and may lead to legal action.

Barrick is committed to providing a safe working environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy within its host communities.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their CV/Resume online through Barrick Gold Corporation’s official careers portal.

Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

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