Job opportunity: Maintenance Mechanic at Barrick Buzwagi Project, Tanzania

Barrick Buzwagi Project is currently seeking to appoint a Maintenance Mechanic

 

Reports to: Mine Maintenance Superintendent 

 

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that works comply with Tanzanian Mining (safe working) Regulations and the Barrick Buzwagi Health, Safety and Environmental site requirements.
• Ensure that works are performed to the approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and that Job Hazards Analyses (JHA) are carried out prior to commencement of tasks.
• Ensure Field Level Risk Assessments are continuously undertaken during execution of the works.
• Perform services and repairs of Company equipment as scheduled in sound engineering standards.
• Ensure tasks are performed in planned time to achieve optimum equipment availability.
• Perform dewatering operations and HDPE pipe welding functions
• Care and good use of all hand and electric tools issued.
• Participate actively in training programs to enhance individual development of the mechanic and that of services men and artisans.
• Deputise for Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• To be pro-active in all aspects of operational safety, efficient utilisation of the resources, Continuous Improvement ideas and Projects; and encourage teamwork across the departments
• Results on any other duties that may be assigned to fulfill the overall business objective
• Participation in Succession Planning within the Mining Team to ensure that the PML commitments to the Tanzanian government with respect to the development of Tanzanian employees to assume positions of increasing accountability are achieved.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL. DETAILS

• FTC in Mechanical Engineering qualification from a recognised Institution.
• At least two years experience in maintenance and repair of minor plants preferably in open pit operations.
• Basic mechanics
• Pass Aptitude test. Consistent demonstration of Barrick Core Values. Strong conceptual thinking ability. Resilient and Resourceful. Performance Orientation. Decisive and timely delivery of results. Accountable. Commercial acumen

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits.
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s (indicating the position title in the subject) via e-mail to: buzrecruitment@barrick.com

 

Or Buzwagi Project Box 1101 Kahama Shinyanga

 

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

 

If you are not contacted by Barrick within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

 

Please forward applications before August 30, 2009.