Automation Auto Electrician

Job Identification: 235302

Reporting to: Automation Foreman

Duration: Permanent

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Automation Auto Electrician 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all the mobile fleet equipment related to the automation production area at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine.
• High level focused on the Sandvik machines automation system and automation drive.
• Performing work associated with diagnostic, maintenance and repair of all types of heavy machinery and special equipment and components, for example: hydraulic systems including, hydraulic control valves (manual and electronic), hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors, automatic and manual transmissions, brake systems, ignition and fuel systems, steering and powertrain systems, tires, electrical systems, batteries starters, generators and maintain other related components as required.
• As part of the fleet maintenance program inputting data into fleet tracking software is critical. All technicians must utilize a computer to input work orders, time and related computer tasks.
• Maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment (PLC Controls)
• Electrical and instrument fault finding.
• Performing statutory testing and inspections on all electrical distribution systems.
• Develop and lead a team of employees
• Perform planned maintenance work tasks
• Report to the mobile fleet maintenance foreman on all planned and unplanned work regarding the automation system.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks required by your supervisor.
• Exposure to industry best preventative maintenance regimes is imperative to ensure machinery and equipment and other assets are maintained to high level of availability, and in accordance with company policies always.

Qualification Requirements

• Auto Electrical Trade
• Mechanical Trade
• High level computer skills
• RCT cert. 4 minimum, cert 5 favoured
• Sandvik System Specialist Highly Favored

Experience Requirements

3-5 years Previous experience in installation and implementation of automation program packages with data collection and tracking capability.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

• Sandvik Automation Specialist, exposure to MCS systems, Optimine, and Lite Specialist.
• Working knowledge and exposure to Newtraxs
• The ability to prioritize repairs and take instruction in order to reduce downtime and delays is foremost in maximizing machine availability and operator utilization.
• High level understanding of auto electrical automation planning and execution.
• The ability to comprehend OEM manuals, diagrams and drawings is essential in performance of this role.

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.

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

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About the Team

Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza. Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.