Automation Technician at Barrick | March 2024
Job Description
JOB ADVERT–AUTOMATION AUTO- ELECTRICIAN – EXPAT (02 VACANCIES)
Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Expat Automation Auto electrician 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.
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing all the mobile fleet equipment related to the automation production area at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine.
- High level focused on the Sandvik machines automation system and automation drives.
- Performing work associated with diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of all types of heavy machinery and special equipment and components, for example: hydraulic systems including, hydraulic control valves (manual and electronic), hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors, automatic and manual transmissions, brake systems, ignition and fuel systems, steering and powertrain systems, tires, electrical systems, batteries starters, generators and maintain other related components as required.
- As part of the fleet maintenance program inputting data into fleet tracking software is critical. All technicians must utilize a computer to input work orders, time and related computer tasks.
- Maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment (PLC Controls)
- Coordinate various engineering functions and operations including mobile fleet management, maintenance, and skills transfer.
- Investigate, diagnose, and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment according to the required standard.
- Ensure that the maintenance and overhaul of machinery auto electrical equipment installed and/or operated is in accordance with relevant standards Performing statutory testing and inspections on all electrical distribution systems.
- Develop and lead a team of employees.
- Perform planned maintenance work tasks.
- Report to the mobile fleet maintenance Supervisor on all planned and unplanned work regarding the automation system.
- May be required to perform additional duties and tasks required by your supervisor.
Qualification requirements
- Relevant Trade Certificate Auto Electrical / Heavy Mechanic
- High level computer skills
- Sandvik Automation System
- Valid Driver’s License
Experience and competencies needed.
- Previous experience in installation and implementation of automation program packages with data collection and tracking capability.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Automation Auto Electrician
- Experience needed on all mobile equipment for maintenance purposes.
- Knowledge and application of safe and reliable mechanical maintenance practice to maximize equipment availability and productivity.
Skills / Knowledge Requirement:
- Sandvik automation system, exposure to MCS systems and Lite Specialist.
- Working knowledge and exposure to Newtraxs
- Exposure to industry best preventative maintenance regimes is imperative to ensure machinery and equipment and other assets are maintained to high level of availability, and in accordance with company policies at all times. The ability to prioritize repairs and take instruction in order to reduce downtime and delays is foremost in maximizing machine availability and operator utilization.
- High level understanding of auto electrical automation planning and execution.
- The ability to comprehend OEM manuals, diagrams and drawings is essential in performance of this role.
- Proven experience managing and training a team of maintenance personnel to high standards.
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 community.
