HV Electrician at Barrick Gold
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2026-01-30
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Closing date
2026-02-06
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Hiring location
Shinyanga
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Career level
Senior
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Qualification
Certificate Degree Diploma Secondary Education Vocational / Technical
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Experience
5 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
127375
Job Description
HV Electrician- (01) Vacancies
Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an HV Electrician to join and grow our team. This role is responsible too ensure activities in the Engineering and 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.
Reporting to: UG Electrician Supervisor
Duration: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of operating and switching for 220KV to 6.6KV
- Install and maintain all electrical equipment on electric drills to reduce unplanned maintenance and optimize availability.
- Ability to use testing equipment, troubleshoot complex electrical problems, and develop effective resolutions
- Overhaul electrical equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and distribution circuit maps.
- Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings.
- Completely required testing and safety checks on electrical drills.
- Ability to Generate Power with CAT generators
- Attend breakdowns and complete necessary fault-finding.
- Carry out defined and necessary electrical equipment checks.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, effectively communicate and work as part of a team.
- Complete modifications to electrical drills in accordance with specified instructions.
- Under the direction of the supervisor, provide appropriate on-the-job training and coaching to less experienced personnel.
- Assist and conduct incident/accident investigations
- Ensure safe working practices about high voltage electrical work, including ensuring clearances, and working on energized lines and equipment
- Comply with Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Implementation and execution of all tasks and instructions as instructed by superiors
Qualification Requirements
- FTC certificate or Trade certificate in Electrical from a recognized training institution.
- High Voltage Certificate obtained from a recognized training institution.
- Must possess a valid Tanzania Driving License Class D & E or C
Experience And Skills Requirements
- 5 Years’ experience on High Voltage Switching (6.6KV, 11KV and 220KV), Isolation and Lockout in mining industry. Underground Mining experience is added as an advantage
- Sound knowledge of electrical high and low voltage installations and reticulation diagrams
- Emergence Power Generation is an added advantage
- High voltage installations & testing including inline joins, 11kv plug termination
- Excellent interpersonal and electrical skills with the ability to assist the production electrical supervisor in leading and motivating a well-established electrical team.
- Knowledge of main consumer substations, overhead power lines, main compressors, refrigeration plants, main ventilation fans, winders and shaft operations, emergency power generators, high and low voltage installations, and reticulation diagrams for underground and surface operations.
- Computer literate in the Microsoft Package Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
- Communication, Fluent in written and verbal English & Swahili
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.
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