Position Description

The Barrick Africa & Middle East Team are seeking to recruit Fatal Risk Control Verification Officers across the following risk areas: Process; Mining; Engineering; MRM / TSM; OHS.

This role is a field-focused assurance and verification specialist dedicated to proving that fatal risk critical controls are actually in place, being used as intended, and working effectively in real operating conditions. 

The Fatal Risk Control Verification Officer conducts planned and unplanned critical control verifications, documents evidence, challenges weak or cosmetic controls, and immediately escalates any non-compliance or exposure that could lead to a Material Unwanted Event (MUE) or fatality.

Working under the direction of the Fatal Risk Management Superintendent, the Verification Officer spends most of their time in the field observing work, testing critical controls against defined performance criteria, engaging directly with supervisors, operators and contractors, and recording factual, auditable verification results. The role does not “own” the risks, but makes gaps and failures visible to those who do, follows up on corrective actions, and provides reliable data and insight that enables the Superintendent and operational leaders to make informed decisions, close gaps, and continuously improve fatal risk control performance.

Responsibilities:

• • 1. Critical Control Field Verification 
  • • Conduct planned and ad hoc field verifications of fatal risk critical controls against defined performance criteria (not just “tick-box” presence).
    • Observe work as done, compare it to bowties/procedures, and identify any gaps between the documented control and what is actually happening in the field.
    • Engage directly with supervisors, operators and contractors to confirm they understand the control, when it applies, and how it should be applied.
    2. Evidence Collection and Quality 
  • • Collect clear, auditable evidence for each verification (e.g., photos, readings, permits, checklists, interviews) that demonstrates whether a control is effective.
    • Differentiate between compliance and real effectiveness and record this distinction in verification reports.
    • Ensure verification records are complete, accurate and stored correctly in the designated system for use by the Superintendent and regional team.
    3. Escalation of Non-Compliance and Exposures 
  • • Immediately flag any critical control failure or fatal-risk exposure to the relevant supervisor and the Fatal Risk Superintendent, including stop-work where exposure is uncontrolled.
    • Track open findings and follow up with control owners until actions are implemented and verified as effective. 
    4. Support with Auditing and Control Effectiveness Assessment
  • • Provide field input and evidence to support Level 1 and Level 2 assurance activities led by the Superintendent (self-checks and management reviews).
    • Participate in or support independent audits (Level 3) by preparing evidence packs, walking auditors through field conditions, and explaining local practices.
    5. Control Owner Coaching and Support 
  • • Give the Superintendent feedback on competency gaps or systemic issues that may require formal training or role clarification.
    6. Reporting, Data Integrity and Governance Support 
  • • Reporting, Data Integrity and Governance Support.
    • Capture verification outcomes in the approved tools/systems in a consistent, structured way (including control status, evidence, and severity rating).
    • Provide the Superintendent with timely, accurate summaries of verification activity: what was checked, where, what failed, and what improved.
    • Contribute data and narrative input to monthly dashboards and quarterly reports used for site and regional governance.
    7. Continuous Improvement and Learning from the Field 
  • • Identify recurring patterns in control failures, weak signals, or workarounds and bring practical improvement ideas to the Superintendent.
    • Feed incident and near-miss learnings back into how verifications are planned and executed (e.g., focus areas, questions, sampling strategy).
    • Suggest changes to checklists, prompts, or verification methods to make them more effective at detecting degradation before incidents occur.
    8. Alignment with Culture, Values and Fatal Risk Standards 
  • • Demonstrate visible commitment to Barrick’s Fatal Risk Standards and values through consistent field behaviour and decision-making.
    • Reinforce a speak-up culture by encouraging workers to raise concerns about critical controls and by handling those concerns seriously and respectfully.
    • Act as a role model for “controls before production”, supporting the Superintendent in embedding this expectation across the operation.

Qualification Requirements:

• • • ​​Trade or other relevant qualification in mining operations or processing environment.
    • Graduate Engineering or related degree would be advantageous but not required.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• • • At least 3 years of experience working on mining sites in developing countries.
    • Strong understanding of fatal risks and control effectiveness.
    • Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • The role requires a self-starter who can interact confidently and is comfortable addressing constructive conflict when necessary.

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 industry colleagues