Job Description
Regional Drilling Operations Lead
Position Description
The
Regional Drilling Operations Lead is the functional authority for drilling across the region, accountable for setting and governing safety and technical drilling standards. While site-based Drilling Superintendents report operationally within their sites, this role provides discipline leadership, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance with regional standards. The position plays a critical role in shaping safety culture, driving standardisation, and ensuring technical excellence across all drilling activities.
Ideal for those in
AME &
APAC regions.
Join Our Exceptional Team And Embody Barrick's Core Values As You Work With Us. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick's DNA By
- Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
- Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
- Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
- Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
- Committing to Zero Harm
- Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our
world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
Safety Culture:
- Define and own regional drilling safety standards and critical controls.
- Act as the custodian of drilling-related safety practices and procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Lead incident investigations related to drilling activities and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and field inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Intervene and provide direction where operations fall short of required safety standards.
- Partner with site leadership to embed a high-performance safety culture across drilling activities.
- Promote continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.
Technical Standards & Governance
- Develop, implement, and maintain regional drilling standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure consistency and standardisation of drilling operations across all sites within the region.
- Monitor operational performance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and KPIs.
- Provide governance and oversight to ensure adherence to approved drilling methodologies and processes.
Technical Accountability
- Serve as the regional technical authority for drilling operations.
- Establish and maintain technical drilling standards, including equipment selection, drilling methodologies, and performance benchmarks.
- Provide expert technical guidance, mentoring and support to site-based drilling teams.
- Review and approve drilling plans, designs, and execution strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in drilling efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
Functional Leadership & Governance
- Act as the regional discipline lead for drilling, providing functional leadership to site-based Drilling Superintendents.
- Establish clear expectations, standards, and ways of working across all drilling operations.
- Drive alignment across sites through regular engagement, forums, and performance reviews.
- Provide oversight and governance without direct line management, influencing outcomes through expertise and leadership.
- Ensure consistent application of safety and technical standards across all operations.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track, analyse, and report on drilling performance metrics and KPIs.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement best practices across the region.
- Drive innovation and adoption of new drilling technologies and methodologies.
- Support cost control initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.Work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Drilling Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience And Skills Requirements
- Significant experience in drilling operations within the mining industry, including leadership at a regional or multi-site level.
- Strong technical expertise in drilling methods, equipment, and operational practices.
- Proven track record of driving safety performance and operational excellence.
- Experience managing contractors and cross-functional teams.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Deep understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices in mining.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to drive standardisation and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
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
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
Please forward applications before: 24 April 2026
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
