POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Foreman Process Plant Operations to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the process plant department are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Processing Plant Operations Superintendent
Work Schedule: Forty Two (42) Days On / Twenty One (21) Days Off
Duration: Permanent
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage subordinates which includes shift handovers, timesheets, log sheets, over inspections and employee relations
• Develop subordinates by continuously improving the knowledge of team and conducting on the job training
• Plan activities in accordance with production and maintenance schedules and allocate resources as required
• Liaise and synchronise plant maintenance schedules/activities with engineering sections to prevent gold losses or equipment damages.
• Analyses section log sheets, short intervals controls and shift reports, e.g. tonnage throughput, plant efficiency, incident reports, analyses and instructs Process Supervisors and Maintenance Supervisors to take remedial action, e.g. change feed rate, moistures, chemical concentration.
• Establishes performance target with subordinates, evaluate performance and correct deviations from standards. Assesses subordinates for quarterly and yearly performances.
• Supervise the plant operations team to maximize plant throughput and recovery at optimum costs and in accordance with established operating procedures and metallurgical guidelines.
• Manage working cost budget through system monitoring and take corrective action where necessary.
• Assist Plant Superintendent to develop and implement training and mentoring programs which ensure employees learn new skills and develop to their full potential. Take appropriate action to remedy any substandard performance or behavior.
• Provide the leadership to create a working environment which ensures minimum disruption due to labour turnover or industrial relations activities.
• Implement employee performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and to identify and correct unsatisfactory performance or inappropriate behavior.
• Ensure there is adherence to all Barrick - Bulyanhulu policies and procedures.
• Continually review every aspect of the process operation and make recommendations to management of where current arrangements may be improved.
• To carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by the Process Plant Operations Superintendent
• Ensure safe work practices, i.e. attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Technician Certificate (FTC)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 9 years’ experience in Process plant operations including gravity recovery, base metals flotation and gold production
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Plant Foreman experience will be advantageous

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication in English ,both writing and verbal
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment
• Mine health &Safety Act awareness

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
• 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.