HD Mechanic at Barrick | April 2024
Job Description
JOB ADVERT – HD Mechanics (08 VACANCIES)
Position Description
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a HD Mechanics 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.
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.
- Follow all maintenance procedures and ensure the completion of mechanical activities according to standard without causing any further damage to any component/system/equipment.
- Carry out mechanical repair and preventative maintenance to maintain Plant & Mobile equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production and cost targets.
- Carry out troubleshooting, fault finding, and corrective maintenance to solve unplanned equipment unavailability events.
- Ensure that maintenance practices result in maximum equipment availability.
- Utilize work instructions to determine job requirements, including job sheets, quality, quantity of materials/ resources, etc.
- Perform PM inspection according to the maintenance requirements and ensure preventive maintenance compliance.
- Conduct Mobile and Plant equipment upgrades/modifications as required.
- Removal of the machine components and replacement.
- Provide accurate and timely feedback to the supervisor on conditions that may affect the functionality of the equipment.
- Follow up on outstanding maintenance/ repairs.
- Complete shift handover process.
- Actively participate in training activities to gain new skills and develop their full potential.
- Under the direction of the supervisor, provide appropriate on-the-job training and coaching to less experienced personnel.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ordinary secondary education (Form IV)
- Trade-certified Fitter, FTC IMTT or VETA
- A valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years working on Sandvik mechanized mining equipment.
- Exposure to working with automation of underground mechanized mining equipment.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, coordination, and dexterity
- Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy, special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports.
- Considerable knowledge and a high degree of skill in diagnosis of trouble reported on the various pieces of equipment.
- The ability to diagnose faults and rectify them in a time-efficient manner is critical
- Good Communication Skills, English & Swahili
- Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists
- Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
- Ability to read manuals and schematics.
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
