UG Maintenance Supervisor

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit UG Maintenance Supervisor 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 safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvement towards a true safety culture
• Closely apply and follow-up all SAP Process to manage notifications, work orders preparation and closing, parts ordering, job history recording and ensure work order closed after work completion with updated report and attachments
• Fluent with Inventory and Materials Management concepts, such as inventory control and analysis, material lead times, cost analysis, usage analysis
• Develops and implements standard work procedures to continually improve overall team productivity
• Responsible for safe work practices
• Be able to make decisions based on knowledge and experience
• Commissioning duties for the Mechanical discipline
• Develop and maintain reporting procedures for maintenance, planning and cost reporting.   
• Manage workshop facilities, ensuring excellent housekeeping and that tooling is secured, maintained and replaced as required.
• Support the UG Mobile Fleet Superintendent in budgeting and control of maintenance costs.  Implement and monitor systems and take corrective action where necessary to ensure that consumable usage and costs remain favorable to budget.
• Support the UG Mobile Fleet Superintendent in development of a long-term maintenance plan, which includes all identified routine, non-routine and probable maintenance work, and capital required to ensure safe and effective performance of the Underground Maintenance on a yearly basis and for Life of Mine.
• Provide input into development of maintenance training packages. 
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and employee performance management, to develop and maintain a safe, competent and results orientated Underground Maintenance team, and to ensure that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential.
• Develop and implement Safe Work Procedures and other maintenance procedures. Assist in training of these procedures and ensure they are adhered to. 
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• Take appropriate action (initiate disciplinary warnings) when substandard performance or behavior of employees is observed.
• Be proactive in all aspects of Underground Maintenance security to prevent and eliminate theft and fraud.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by superior.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Tertiary Engineering qualifications are essential. 
• Analytical skills, able to think logically and clearly, Strong attention to detail.
• Complex problem-solving skills required.
• Clear and effective communication skills in written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills, able to think logically and clearly, Strong attention to detail.
• Complex problem-solving skills required.
• Clear and effective communication skills in written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Customer services skills
• Perform safety inspections and identify safety hazards.
• Planning, scheduling and troubleshooting skills.
• Possession of Valid driving license
• Multitasking abilities
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Able to achieve tasks on time with minimal supervision.

Experience and Competencies needed.

• At least five (5) years working experience in Underground Maintenance Operation
• A relevant trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Experience in systematic coaching and training of employees is essential. 
• Experience with computerized maintenance systems, e.g. SAP, is essential.
• Reliable, trustworthy and be able to cope with pressure. 
• Vast experience in maintenance of Sandvik underground equipment including Drills, Trucks and loaders.
• Experience in maintenance of underground auxiliary equipment including but not limited to CAT Integrated Tool Carriers, Normet Agi’s & Spraymec, Macleans EC3 units. 
• Excellent knowledge of standards, methods and maintenance procedures of the job. 
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with People of diverse cultures and levels. 
• Ability to work for long hours. 
• Medical fitness for the position and environment. 
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Tanzanian driver’s license and proficiency in driving light vehicles

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.