Processing Laboratory Supervisor  [May 13, 2008]

Location: WA, Australia

Join Barrick and you'll be a valuable member of a friendly, progressive and high-achieving team. You'll work in an exciting and positively challenging environment that will see you motivated to achieve your best.

Barrick is the world's largest gold mining company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada - Barrick has a portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced explorations projects located across five continents and a large land position on the most prolific and prospective mineral trends. 11 of Barrick's mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.

Join Barrick and you'll have the opportunity to explore the possibilities that only a world-class gold miner can provide.

Plutonic Gold Mine is located approximately 1000km north-east of Perth and is one of Australia’s largest producer’s of gold. We currently produce 216 000 ounces each year from our underground operations. Reserves currently stand at 2.4 million ounces.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a self-motivated Laboratory Supervisor to join our Processing team at the Plutonic Gold Mine. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist the successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of Laboratory Technicians and the day to day safety and efficiency of the site laboratory.

The Plutonic laboratory utilises 2 digestion techniques:

1. Aqua-Regia with DIBK finish
2. Micron Mill / PAL (Pulverise and Leach) system utilising leach-well ®

Analysis for both techniques is performed using AAS. Specific experience in the use of these digestion and analytical techniques and gold metallurgical test work experience will be highly regarded.

Principle duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the laboratory operation meets statutory requirements, as well as Barrick policies regarding safety and environmental standards
• Ensuring safe operation of the site laboratory and associated equipment and infrastructure
• Maintaining quality control and compilation of monthly QA/QC reports
• Compilation of daily lab assay reports for the processing and geology departments
• Daily liaison with geology department in regard to grade control and development sample processing requirements
• Maintaining and administering the site laboratory operations manual, which includes sample preparation and wet lab procedures
• Administering and managing laboratory staff manning levels including rosters, leave and flights
• Coordination of metallurgical test work as required

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in laboratories, with a minimum of 1 year in a senior or supervisory position
• Good leadership, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft programs
• A strong commitment to safety and the ability to work as a positive and proactive leadership group team member

The Company is committed to high quality safety, health and environmental practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

This position is fly in/fly out from Perth on a 8 days on 6 days off roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, gymnasium and sports oval. Telstra mobile and wireless broadband access available. Standard staff benefits include a generous superannuation scheme and private health cover.

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