Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Boilermakers and welders to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align with the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business, and on a practical note, will ensure activities in the mining department are effectively planned and undertaken safely and cost-effectively to achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures.
Reporting to: Boilamker Supervisor
Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Carry out mechanical repair and preventative maintenance to maintain Process Plant equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production and cost targets.
Interpretation, access, and reading of job specifications and relevant information
Ensuring that the selection of materials for repairs, replacements, and inspections complies with the required standards.
Correct selection of hand power tools, welding equipment, thermal cutting equipment, thermal heating equipment, and safety equipment for safe use.
Understanding of engineering and structural drawings, interpreting sketches and drawings, application of measuring equipment, marking, welding terms, codes and symbols, and cutting tools
Using oxy acetylene welding & cutting, thermal gouging, and thermal heating.
Interpretation of materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
Planning of the logical sequence of welding operations
Completion of basic welding, heating, and cutting job cards/ work orders, hot work permit
Carry out fabrication work and corrective maintenance to improve equipment availability, reliability, safety, and functionality.
Ensure that maintenance practices result in maximum HME equipment availability. Meeting or exceeding planned HME equipment availability is a Key Performance Indicator.
Assist other mechanical tradesmen in maintenance work as required.
Complete assigned work promptly with minimum supervision and to an internationally acceptable standard.
Ensure the First Line leader and all stakeholders are kept informed on equipment availability status.
Actively participate in training activities to gain new skills, develop full potential, and assume increasing accountability.
Under the direction of the First Line leader, provide appropriate on-the-job training and coaching to less experienced personnel.
Follow Safe Work Procedures and other maintenance procedures.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the First Line leader within your capacity without jeopardizing Health and safety.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ordinary secondary education (Form IV)
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with defensive driving skills
Basic knowledge of U/G paste systems, mine rescue, and valid First Aid certificates will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in an underground mining operation
Must have detailed knowledge and experience in the operation of multiple metal cutting, welding, and fabrication methods.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent communication in English, both writing and verbal
Hazard identification and Risk assessment
Mine health &Safety Act awareness
Must have good understanding of underground mining operations and solid safety performance at the personal and professional level
Must be able to read and understand designed paste line and equipment plans, detailed engineered prints and layouts
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.
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