Position Description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter 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 compliance with all regulatory and Barrick health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Report all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues via an incident report.
- Daily maintenance Inspection and execution of plant Equipment.
- Ensure work completion details are finalized in accordance with work requirements and procedures.
- Ensure mechanical tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with Barrick and OEM safety standards/ procedures.
- Trouble shoot process plant equipment problems and solve engineering problems.
- Ensure parts and components are selected and replaced as required in accordance with specification and work plan.
- Ensure correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained, and inspected for compliance with the job specifications.
- Ensure work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritizing and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plan security and Capacity in accordance with system/site requirements.
- Ensure weekly review of planned vs. actual compared to weekly & monthly plans in respective areas/sections.
- Handovers conducted 100% accurately every day.
- 100% compliance to completing required Logbooks for Inspection daily, weekly, monthly.
- Competent in the use/operation of all required power tools and hand tools, inspected and maintained daily.
- Response/ attention to breakdowns to carry priority & attended to as soon as practically possible
- 100% Compliance with Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule & work carried out accordingly daily.
- 100% Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for safe work daily –Isolation, Lockout, confined space, working at height, lifting & rigging etc.
Qualification requirements
- A relevant Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Technician Certificate from a recognized institution.
- Technical/ Vocational School, Apprenticeship training, on-the-job training (FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test or its Equivalent).
- A Mechanical Trade Certification is highly desired.
Experience and competencies needed.
- 3 Years – Post Trade Test Experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ Artisan experience in mechanical fitting working at Gold plant equipment.
- Demonstrated competencies in the rebuild and servicing of gold plant equipment’s.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Hazard identification and Risk assessment.
- Understand technical drawings and manuals.
- Possess a valid light vehicle manual-class driving license.
- Strong technical and strategic planning related experience and background.
- Ability to consistently manage such a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment
- Highly professional conduct always and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.
- Significant base knowledge of all the areas depicted in the profile.
- Must be motivated individual with ability to operate with minimum supervision.
- Performance orientated, strongly motivated and maintains a high work standard. Strong work ethic. Shows initiative. Adaptable to change management processes. Focused on continuous improvement.
- Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.
- Strong technical and strategic planning related experience and background.
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 the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
