HME Reliability Engineer-Expatriate (01) Vacancy

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an HME Reliability Engineer to join and grow our team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring that underground heavy mobile equipment (HME) and systems consistently perform at the required levels of reliability, safety, and availability. The role focuses on proactive maintenance strategies, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to reduce failures, optimize performance, and extend asset life. The Reliability Engineer works closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, planning, and OEM partners to deliver sustainable improvements across both fixed plant and mobile equipment.

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.

Reporting to: Engineering Manager  

Duration: Fixed Term

Responsibilities:

• Implement and optimize asset reliability strategies (e.g., Reliability-Centered Maintenance – RCM, Preventive Maintenance Optimization, Predictive Maintenance).
• Develop and build robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography.
• Develop and manage condition monitoring programs (e.g., vibration, ultrasound, temperatures, pressures, fluid sampling).
• Develop critical equipment lists and reliability risk maps
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for major breakdowns or recurring issues, utilizing tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Conduct FMEA to identify potential failure modes and their impact, prioritizing risk mitigation.
• Document findings from analyses and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify chronic and repetitive failures and drive long-term solutions to eliminate them.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Recommend engineering changes to improve safety, reliability, and performance
• Monitor and trend key equipment parameters to detect early signs of failure.
• Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), availability, and maintenance backlog.
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up on all abnormal conditions.
• Maintain accurate equipment history and reliability records in CMMS (e.g., SAP)
• Review and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks, frequencies, and work instructions.
• Develop Bills of Material (BOMs), critical spares lists, and reliability-based inventory recommendations.
• Improve PM compliance and quality through audits and coaching of maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects with reliability input, including design reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle costing.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams
• Participate in daily/weekly meetings to prioritize and resolve reliability issues.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and vendors for specialist diagnostics, support, and warranty claims.
• Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, planning, and OEM partners to achieve shared goals
• Ensure compliance with OEM standards, site procedures, and safety regulations.
• Evaluate new technologies and reliability tools for potential implementation.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams

Qualification Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Reliability Engineering.
• Certification in RCM, vibration analysis (CAT I/II), thermography, or similar fields

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in mobile equipment maintenance and reliability, preferably within underground mining or a similar industry.
• Experience with statistical analysis software for reliability data.
• Demonstrated success in implementing maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime and reduce costs.

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