Survey Technician – Underground Mining

About the role

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, part of Barrick, is recruiting one Survey Technician to support underground mining surveying at its gold mine in north-west Tanzania. The role covers survey station setup, borehole surveys, equipment maintenance and liaison with the Mine Surveyor.

Key responsibilities

• Follow safety rules: attend compulsory safety courses and meetings, wear required PPE, report incidents and accidents, and follow all safety, occupational health and environmental policies.
• Record fired rounds to track the development trend of each active mining heading, and file survey station reports and mine stakeout plans correctly.
• Set up DGPS base stations, position survey stations as directed by the Mine Surveyor, and install grade pins, lasers and stations.
• Mark up holes (EH, PH face mark-ups) and set up instruments below stations.
• Assist the Mine Surveyor with survey control maintenance, charge and log batteries, and keep a record of mandatory battery discharge.
• Clean vehicles daily, report defects and liaise with the Maintenance Department at regular service intervals.
• Carry out borehole surveys for production holes (downhole and uphole).

Required profile

• A Survey Technician's certificate, in Geomatics, Cartography, Civil Engineering or Mining Survey.
• At least 2 years of underground mining surveying experience, with sufficient on-the-job training accepted by company authorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Drone pilot licence from TCAA is an advantage.

Required skills

• Sound practical experience in conventional surveying methods.
• Knowledge of the MS Office suite is beneficial.

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to career opportunities across the organization.

Applications close on 15 July 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.