Auto Electrician Expatriate at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Auto Electrician - Expatriate (01)

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Auto Electrician-Expatriate to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align with the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business, and on a practical note, will ensure activities in the Engineering & Services department are effectively planned and undertaken safely and cost-effectively to achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures.

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.

Report to: Shift Supervisor

Duration: Fixed Term

Responsibilities:

• Report defects and equipment breakdowns to the Supervisor on a shift basis and provide the best maintenance solutions. 
• Ensure that equipment is suitable for use in the underground mine.
• Coordinate various engineering functions and operations, including mobile fleet management, maintenance, and skills transfer.
• Provide relevant feedback to the Supervisor and co-workers on equipment performance, conditions, and carry out scheduled and non-scheduled repairs as required. 
• Ensure that the maintenance and overhaul of machinery, auto-electrical equipment installed and/or operated, is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Investigate, diagnose, and perform trade-related maintenance and repair of equipment according to the required standard. 
• Plan future work requirements with the supervisor and plan corrective measures to rectify.
• Identify critical spares requirements and place orders according to procedure.
• Adhere to policies and safety procedures.
• Performing statutory testing and inspections on all electrical distribution systems.
• Provide relevant Skills to the national team 

Qualification Requirements:

• Relevant Trade Certificate Auto Electrical / Automotive
• Valid Driver’s License 

 Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Auto Electrician / Automotive
• Experience needed on all mobile equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
• Experience in equipment air conditioning systems
• Knowledge and application of safe and reliable mechanical maintenance practices to maximize equipment availability and productivity.
• Knowledge on Sandvik U/G Development/Production Drills (DD321, DD421, DD422i & DL210, DL321 and DL331), Loaders (LH307, LH410, LH514 and LH621i) and Trucks (TH545i and TH663i)
• Exposure to industry’s best preventative maintenance regimes is imperative to ensure machinery and equipment, and other assets, are maintained to a high level of availability, and in accordance with company policies at all times. The ability to prioritize repairs and take instructions in order to reduce downtime and delays is foremost in maximizing machine availability and operator utilization.
• Ability to comprehend OEM manuals, diagrams, and drawings is essential in the performance of this role. 

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and a 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

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".

About the Team

Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.

Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.