Auto Electrician at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Job Role Insights

  • Date posted

    2026-07-13

  • Closing date

    2026-07-26

  • Hiring location

    Mara

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Certificate Secondary Education Vocational / Technical

  • Experience

    3 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    both

  • Job ID

    137969

Job Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Auto Electrician to join and grow our team.

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 

  • Ensure safe work practices, i.e. attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Perform task risk assessments (JHA, FLRA).
  • Maintaining, repairing electrical issues, diagnostics/Fault Finding and routine inspection on a variety of Mining Light vehicles, light trucks, Trucks and machines (i.e. Forklift, Bobcat).
  • Coordinate activities in the unit and report supervisor.
  • Ensure that mobile equipment maintained in a safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Involvement with developing training programs for national workforce and carrying out competency assessments.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices by example and act immediately on any unsafe act or situation observed and monitor standards.
  • Full compliance with the OEM repair procedures and all safety and training protocols.
  • Complete all training module within the auto electrical and maintenance skills matrix program.
  • Monitor mining auto electrical activities and eliminate any wasteful practices, ensuring agreed target for maintenance met.
  • Support and work through the departmental tactical plans to achieve the overall business objective.
  • Developing and managing equipment component change outs and rebuilds where necessary.
  • Investigate and implement latest technology that will improve auto electrical works.
  • Perform any task as instructed by report line supervisor.
  • Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders on time, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.

Qualification requirements

  • Secondary Education.
  • Technical/ Vocational School, Apprenticeship training, on-the-job training (FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test or its Equivalent).
  • Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.
  • Certification in air conditioning systems repairs.
  • Tanzania driver license Class B,D,E,G AND F.

Experience and Competencies needed.

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a mine auto electrical maintenance role.
  • Good working knowledge of auto electrical maintenance planning/scheduling.
  • Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment.
  • Experienced in maintenance practices and techniques. 
  • Air conditioning systems experience in troubleshooting and repair is necessary. 
  • Experience in mining industry is essential. 
  • Strength and physical stamina.
  • Time management and planning skills.
  • Analytical skills, able to think logically and clearly, Strong attention to detail.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Operate a variety of tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Perform safety inspections and identify safety hazards.
  • Possession of good vision and be able to identify different color and symbols.

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 the industry colleagues are endless.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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