Job type: Full-time

JOB ADVERT– PROCESS MAINTANANCE ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTAL FOREMAN (01 VACANCY) 

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Process Maintenance Electrical & Instrumental Foreman 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.

Reporting to: Process Plant Engineer  

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Equipment Monitoring:

• Follow all documented Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, and ensure safe working environment; every person going home safe and healthy every day.
• Ensure all Electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and procedures among the maintenance team.
• Maintenance Oversight: Plan and execute maintenance schedules for all equipment within the process plant, filtration, & Paste, including crushers, conveyors, pumps, and other machinery, to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Inventory Control: Oversee the inventory of spare parts and equipment required for maintenance, ensuring the availability of critical spares.
• Implement work safety procedures in compliance with the plant SOP.
• Monitoring and control of critical stoppages and incidents resulting in reducing production and execution of appropriate action plans to ensure reoccurrence is prevented.
• Effective and efficient allocation of maintenance resources as measured by schedule compliance, PM compliance, planned vs. unplanned work, and the ongoing management of backlogs.
• Plan and execute electrical and instrumentation projects, including equipment upgrades, replacements, and new installations.
• Plan and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and techniques to ensure that the Plant Asset condition is maintained at a high standard and in compliance with the plant SOP.
• Plan and execute the service and major plant shutdowns as per the yearly outage plan.
• Proactively develop quality systems, approaches, and practices as needed.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly reports are completed as per the standard.
• Preparation of the annual budget and management and implementation of continuous improvement and cost control
• Identify training needs within the team and develop a training plan in conjunction with Supervisors and the training department.
• Create a working environment that ensures team members gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programs.
• Ensure deployment of key initiatives and communication of relevant messages to team members and all other relevant parties.
• Ensure that all safety incidents are reported and investigated according to procedures and on time.
• Able to stand on supervisory role act as Maintenance Superintendent.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

•  Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any other related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience with mining-related electrical and instrumentation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, VFDs, and motor controls

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment used in mining process plants.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in maintenance management software (e.g., CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in the mining industry.

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.