Maintenance Supervisor Mobile Crane at Barrick Gold Tanzania

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team at North Mara Mine is seeking to recruit a permanent, site-based Maintenance Supervisor – Mobile Crane to join and grow our team.

North Mara’s Engineering Services function is being consolidated and strengthened under a new two-foreman structure. The Mobile Crane Maintenance section is being established from the ground up – the Supervisor will build, lead, and develop the crew from day one, establishing safe and reliable mobile crane maintenance capability that supports both the open cast mining operation and Engineering Services functions across site. The role reports to the Foreman – Engineering Services (Group 1: Mobile & Fleet), under the Engineering Services Superintendent. This is a permanent local role and suitably qualified Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

• Comply with all Barrick health, safety, and environmental policies, the Mines Health & Safety Act, and all applicable Tanzanian legislation; lead by example on Zero Harm.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical and electrical technicians in the Mobile Crane Maintenance section, building the crew and its capability from the ground up.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for the mobile crane fleet (telescopic and lattice boom) to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Plan and oversee all corrective maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and component change-outs; coordinate rapid response to breakdowns and drive root cause analysis (RCFA) to eliminate repeat failures.
• Provide expert technical leadership on complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural issues on mobile cranes; diagnose failures accurately and implement effective, cost-efficient repair solutions.
• Conduct regular inspections of mobile cranes to verify operational readiness, structural integrity, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable lifting standards.
• Ensure proper calibration, function testing, and certification of Load Moment Indicators (LMI), safety devices, and control systems; manage all load testing documentation and certification records.
• Enforce rigorous quality control across all maintenance and repair activities; review and approve repair methods, work procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and permit-to-work compliance for all workshop and field maintenance activities; investigate incidents and near misses thoroughly and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and complete maintenance records, service histories, and equipment files in SAP (CMMS); prepare daily, weekly, and monthly technical and performance reports for the Foreman – Engineering Services.
• Manage the mobile crane spare parts inventory; coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement for timely ordering of critical and insurance spares, parts, and materials.
• Manage workshop facilities, tools, and specialised crane tooling to high standards of readiness and housekeeping control; ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Liaise with OEM representatives and specialist service providers for technical support, warranty claims, upgrades, and services that exceed in-house capability; ensure quality and cost control.
• Systematically coach and develop team members with a focus on skills transfer, local capability building, and reducing dependence on external technical support over time.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Foreman – Engineering Services.

Qualification requirements

• Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related trade; or Diploma in Heavy Equipment Technology or Automotive Engineering with extensive relevant experience — required.
• Mobile crane maintenance certification or equivalent OEM technical training — required.
• Proven ability to systematically coach, train, and develop technical employees — essential.
• Hands-on experience with computerised maintenance management systems (SAP preferred) — essential.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence (Light Vehicle).
• Sound knowledge of the Tanzanian Mines Health & Safety Act and related mining and lifting legislation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain “Light Vehicle” and “Move and Test” permits for company equipment.

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum 7–10 years’ hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with a strong and demonstrable focus on mobile cranes (telescopic and lattice boom) — required.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or leading hand role managing multi-disciplinary technical teams in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of mobile crane hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Familiarity with major mobile crane OEMs (Liebherr, Terex, Grove, Manitowoc, Tadano, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of load charts, capacity calculations, structural integrity assessments, load testing procedures, and LMI calibration and safety device certification requirements.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and OEM service manuals.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly developing a maintenance team and establishing reliable, disciplined maintenance practices from a low baseline.
• Good working knowledge of SAP PM or equivalent CMMS for work order management, maintenance history, and performance reporting.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and organisational levels.
• Reliable, trustworthy, results-driven, and committed to Zero Harm and the development of the local workforce.
• Medical fitness for the role and environment.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The opportunity to build and lead a new maintenance function and leave a lasting legacy at North Mara.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Structured career development opportunities within Engineering Services and across Barrick.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the Barrick organisation.