Boilermaker job opportunity at Barrick
Job location
Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job description
Position description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Boilermaker to join and grow its Plant Engineering Maintenance team.
Barrick invites qualified and motivated individuals to join its exceptional team and embody the company’s core values. The company is looking for 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.
Candidates who are ready to contribute to a world-class team while embracing these values are encouraged to apply and become valued members of Barrick’s diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
The Boilermaker will be responsible for the following duties:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Barrick health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Report all health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues through an incident report.
- Conduct daily maintenance inspections and execute work on plant equipment.
- Ensure work completion details are finalized in accordance with work requirements and procedures.
- Ensure mechanical tools and equipment are maintained and stored according to Barrick and OEM safety standards and procedures.
- Perform task risk assessments, including JHA and FLRA.
- Ensure the plant operates within acceptable limits and report any deviations.
- Adhere to isolation and lock-out permit procedures.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Perform high-quality planned and unplanned repairs of mechanical equipment in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area and apply the 5S principle.
- Attain and maintain relevant licenses and authorizations required to execute allocated duties, such as Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, and machine operation, including forklift operation.
- Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools.
- Fabricate, weld, and install chutes, boxes, pipes, reducers, bends, and Y pieces.
- Repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.
- Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to determine operations, required materials, and project timeframes.
- Apply best maintenance practices in repairing chutes, steel tanks, pipes, and steel structures.
- Apply standard paint on new steel structures and repaired steel works.
- Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
- Examine pressure vessels, tanks, chutes, and pipes to locate defects such as leaks, weak spots, and defective sections for repair.
- Fabricate, fit, and assemble structural components of various mechanical systems.
- Perform any task as instructed by the reporting line supervisor.
- Perform basic mechanical fitting, rubber lining, scaffolding, and rigging works as instructed by the supervisor.
- Clean equipment using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents to ensure equipment and work areas remain clean and tidy.
- Clean, maintain, repair, and rebuild mechanical parts, components, and equipment as directed by the supervisor.
- Conduct regular plant and steel structure inspections.
- Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders on time, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools, while examining the form and texture of parts.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels, anticipating required equipment, parts, and supplies, and organizing with the supervisor.
- Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Be responsible for shift handover in the area of responsibility.
Qualification requirements
Applicants should meet the following qualification requirements:
- Technical or vocational school training, apprenticeship training, or on-the-job training.
- FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test, or equivalent qualification.
- Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practices.
Experience and competencies needed
Applicants should have the following experience, skills, and competencies:
- Minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience working on heavy mobile equipment in surface operations.
- Plant maintenance experience on mills, crushers, conveyors, compressors, pumps, CIL tanks, and related equipment.
- Working knowledge of equipment safety standards.
- Previous maintenance experience in an industrialized plant is beneficial.
- Experience using multiple welding machines, including arc welder, TIG, and MIG.
- Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
- Experience in open cast and underground mining is essential.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and manuals.
- VETA Driving Certificate.
- Valid Tanzanian driving license class B, C, D, and E.
- Ability to drive manual transmission or stick shift vehicles.
- Strong technical and strategic planning-related experience and background.
- Ability to consistently manage a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment.
- Highly professional conduct at all times and ability to deal with a diverse client base.
- Significant base knowledge of all areas depicted in the profile.
- Motivation and ability to operate with minimum supervision.
- Performance-oriented mindset, strong motivation, and ability to maintain a high work standard.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to show initiative.
- Adaptability to change management processes.
- Focus on continuous improvement.
- Commitment and engagement as an employee who is enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carries the company DNA.
What Barrick can offer you
Barrick offers the successful candidate:
- A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
- The ability to make a difference and create a lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
About Barrick
Barrick’s mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. The company is committed to partnering with its host countries and communities to transform natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and long-life gold and copper assets in the industry, including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines, Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents.
Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. The company creates real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.
Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX.
About North Mara gold mine
The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania, in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.
North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits:
- Gokona, which is an underground deposit.
- Nyabirama, which is an open pit deposit.
The process plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.
How to Apply:
Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
