Job Advert at Barrick Gold Corporation – ELECTRICIAN

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Electrician 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 Engineering and Services 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: Process Plant Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor
• Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings;
• Wear the appropriate PPE for the task at hand;
• Assist and conduct incident/accident investigations;
• Comply with Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Install and maintain of all electrical equipment to reduce unplanned maintenance and optimize availability.
• Overhaul electrical equipment in accordance with set company policies and procedures
• Complete required testing and safety checks on specified electrical equipment.
• Attend to breakdowns and complete necessary fault-finding.
• Carry out defined and necessary electrical equipment checks.
• Ensure total adherence to all safety, health, and environmental procedures and guidelines as well as all other company policies and procedures.
• Complete modifications to electrical equipment in accordance with specified instructions.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, provide appropriate on-the-job training and coaching to less experienced personnel.
• Implementation and execution of all tasks and instructions as instructed by superiors

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                             

• Electrical trade certificate – (FTC/IMTT / VETA)
• Ordinary/Advanced level certificate – Form IV/VI
• Valid driving license for a light Vehicle

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Years’ experience in industrial electrical
• Process Plant experience is added advantage

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literate in Microsoft Package Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Excellent communication in English, both writing and verbal
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment
• Mine Health &Safety Act Awareness