Ground Control EIT

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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 Ground Control EIT. The Ground Control EIT 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 EIT will report to the Senior Ground Control Engineer. The role involves adjusting the ground control planning schedule in accordance with the short‑term mining plan within their specific area, being aware of and contributing to the overall mine targets, providing ground‑support plans and geotechnical information to planners and operating groups in an accurate and timely manner, and completing underground inspections at a minimum of three times per week.

Effective working relationships must be developed with all operating groups to ensure communication of ground control information is maintained at the highest level.

• Promote safe working practices and complete Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA), pre‑operational equipment checks (pre‑op) & non‑routine hazardous tasks regularly (FLRA and pre‑ops 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 maintain the seismic database; alert all operating groups if 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 for effective evaluation.
• Undertake sufficient underground tours, either alone or with relevant persons from other departments, to carry out ground control evaluations of active mine areas and travel ways.
• Respond to Ground Occurrence Reports by liaising with the report submitter and creating a plan of action.
• Maintain accurate written records of underground trips.
• Conduct geotechnical mapping in underground openings and maintain the database efficiently.
• Undertake core shack checks to ensure geotechnical core logging is completed as required.
• Design 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, core logging, QAQC, instrumentation, etc).
• Know and understand the Ground Control Management Plan, and ensure required tasks as outlined are completed.

• Bachelor of Mining Engineering, Geology, or equivalent.
• Ground control experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of rock mechanics 2D & 3D numerical modelling software (e.g., Map3D, Unwedge, and other Rocscience software).
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Experience in Deswik & MS Office.
• Attention to detail & high‑level multitasking and organization.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Leadership qualities.

• 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…