UG Leading Hand Electrician at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an UG Leading Hand Electrician Expatriate to join and grow our team. This role is responsible to evaluate, assemble, install, and maintain electrical systems in structures, machinery, and equipment to ensure that they work accordingly.  To ensure activities in the Engineering are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to 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.

Reporting to: UG Electrical Foreman 

Duration: Fixed Term Contract

Responsibilities:

• Manage & exercise control over the entire surface and UG electrical reticulation network. 
• Perform statutory compliance inspections, audits and tests. 
• Compile reports/presentations on power consumption and supply. 
• Ensure LOM electrical supply and demand is calculated, planned and executed. 
• Conduct earth fault calculations and ensure HV and MV protection relays are set correctly. 
• Fault finding, repair and testing of AC & DC variable speed drives / variable frequency drives/ soft starters. 
• Ensure critical spares are ordered and maintained, to prevent production loss. 
• Conceive and plan the electrical equipment and systems to operate in demanding conditions at the mine site 
• Research, specify, recommend, install and commission the electrical equipment and systems as requested. 
• Provide trouble-shooting support to improve operational efficiencies. 
• Provide technical leadership for maintenance departments through the use of computerized planning, modelling and predictive maintenance systems 
• Lead the implementation of cutting-edge processes and safety practices. 
• Prepare tendering competitions, evaluate technical aspects of bids, supervise contractors, negotiate variations and remedial works, assure quality, measure work done, approve and accept works. 
• Lead or work with a team to ensure projects are completed on time and within allocated budget, and in accordance to international recognized quality standards. 
• Write reports, attend meetings, exchange information with other professionals, record and store information in compliance with legislation, regulations and company policies 
• Ensure safety, improve operational efficiency and quality, control production costs and protection of the environment at all stages of a mine life cycle. 
• Work cooperatively with other departments, project managers, supply chain and mine management to optimize production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines. 
• Interpret technical drawing  
• Perform electrical/electronic measurement  
• Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines  
• Perform manual soldering/de-soldering - electrical/electronic components 
• Perform high reliability soldering and de-soldering  
• Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile plant  
• Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts AC and 1500 volts 
• Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts AC/1500 volts DC 
• Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts AC/1500 volts DC 
• Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment (MEM18054B) 

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent post trade qualifications 
• Use of AutoCAD Electrical and SAP Plant Maintenance software, as well as African Expat experience will be an added advantage but not essential

 Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience Electrical Engineering.  
• Work experience in design or execution in high voltage engineering.  
• Work experience in design or execution on electrical machines.  
• Knowledge on electrical control engineering systems, SCADA, PLC etc  
• Experience/knowledge in design and specifications of electrical power distribution systems, eg, transformers, MDBs, and MCCs.  
• Experience in developing project schedules and plans by using MS Project or equivalent.  
• Experience in managing large scale projects  
• Ability to work in a team and remain professional at all times.  
• Experience in the Mining Industry will be an added advantage.  

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

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.