Foreman - Mobile Fleet Maintenance

Barrick Mining Corporation · Durba

Position Description

Kibali Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Foreman Mobile Fleet Maintenance to join and grow our team. The role is responsible for ensuring that underground mobile equipment is maintained to the highest possible standard, supporting an incident-free and safe work environment in a cost-effective manner. It also involves developing and training local employees and assessing their competencies to continuously improve underground mobile equipment maintenance efficiency.

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:

Maintenance and Repair:

Oversee the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks on HME. This involves diagnosing problems, ordering parts, and ensuring equipment is repaired promptly and effectively.

Safety:

Ensure that all safety procedures and regulations are followed by the crew during maintenance activities and equipment operation.

A thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures for underground mining operations is required.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and any issues that arise.

Communication:

Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and other departments is crucial for coordinating work and addressing any issues that arise.

Resource Management:

Manage budgets and equipment inventories and coordinate resources for maintenance and repair activities.

Training:

Train new hires and provide ongoing development to ensure the crew has the skills required to perform their duties effectively.

Technical Knowledge:

A strong understanding of HME systems, mechanical principles, and troubleshooting techniques is essential.

Leadership and Supervisory Skills:

The ability to effectively lead a team, motivate employees, and manage a workload is crucial.

Qualification Requirements:

Recognized Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field will be advantageous.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in underground mobile equipment maintenance within the mining industry, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of underground mining operations, safety standards, and maintenance systems such as SAP.
Proven experience maintaining OEM underground mobile equipment; Sandvik equipment experience is preferred.
Experience in continuous improvement with underground mobile maintenance practices
Demonstrated commitment to safety and to promoting a positive safety culture.
Strong leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Team-oriented, with the ability to develop and foster an effective team environment.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of budgeting, resource management, and performance management.

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 in our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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