Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an UG Leading Hand Electrician Expatriate to join and grow our team. This role is responsible to evaluate, assemble, install, and maintain electrical systems in structures, machinery, and equipment to ensure that they work accordingly. To ensure activities in the Engineering 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.

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: UG Electrical Foreman

Duration: Fixed Contract

Responsibilities:

Manage & exercise control over the entire surface and UG electrical reticulation network.

Perform statutory compliance inspections, audits and tests.

Compile reports/presentations on power consumption and supply.

Ensure LOM electrical supply and demand is calculated, planned and executed.

Conduct earth fault calculations and ensure HV and MV protection relays are set correctly.

Fault finding, repair and testing of AC & DC variable speed drives / variable frequency drives/ soft starters.

Ensure critical spares are ordered and maintained, to prevent production loss.

Conceive and plan the electrical equipment and systems to operate in demanding conditions at the mine site

Research, specify, recommend, install and commission the electrical equipment and systems as requested.

Provide trouble-shooting support to improve operational efficiencies.

Provide technical leadership for maintenance departments through the use of computerized planning, modelling and predictive maintenance systems

Lead the implementation of cutting-edge processes and safety practices.

Prepare tendering competitions, evaluate technical aspects of bids, supervise contractors, negotiate variations and remedial works, assure quality, measure work done, approve and accept works.

Lead or work with a team to ensure projects are completed on time and within allocated budget, and in accordance to international recognized quality standards.

Write reports, attend meetings, exchange information with other professionals, record and store information in compliance with legislation, regulations and company policies

Ensure safety, improve operational efficiency and quality, control production costs and protection of the environment at all stages of a mine life cycle.

Work cooperatively with other departments, project managers, supply chain and mine management to optimize production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines.

Interpret technical drawing

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines

Perform manual soldering/de-soldering – electrical/electronic components

Perform high reliability soldering and de-soldering

Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile plant

Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts AC and 1500 volts

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts AC/1500 volts DC

Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts AC/1500 volts DC

Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment (MEM18054B)

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent post trade qualifications

Use of AutoCAD Electrical and SAP Plant Maintenance software, as well as African Expat experience will be an added advantage but not essential

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience Electrical Engineering.

Work experience in design or execution in high voltage engineering.

Work experience in design or execution on electrical machines.

Knowledge on electrical control engineering systems, SCADA, PLC etc

Experience/knowledge in design and specifications of electrical power distribution systems, eg, transformers, MDBs, and MCCs.

Experience in developing project schedules and plans by using MS Project or equivalent.

Experience in managing large scale projects

Ability to work in a team and remain professional at all times.

Experience in the Mining Industry will be an added advantage.

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.