Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed individuals for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the versatile Maintenance Team. 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

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the establishment of quality preventive and responsive maintenance and development within the maintenance area, to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, policies, legal requirements and consistent monitoring of systems and processes to achieve optimal equipment efficiency.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following

• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and do diagnostics in order to determine the extent of repair required.
• Monitor compliance with the requirements of maintenance trends on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Maintaining records of equipment repaired, time taken and parts used on servicing or repairing such equipment and writing reports.
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematic diagrams and circuits.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using appropriate tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work standard meets manufacturer’s specifications. 
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.          
• Maintain a schedule for planned maintenance on equipment with details of required tasks to be completed.
• Achievement of maintenance targets in the most cost-effective manner.
• Participate in development of personal development strategies and undertake appropriate training modules.
• Maintain a high level of quality in workmanship at all times — world class.
• Assist your supervisor to ensure Life Cycles are tracked on all equipment.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate. 
• Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or equivalent. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Heavy Earthmoving Equipment maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a wide variety of Mining or Construction heavy equipment
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems. Good communication skills, self-motivated and innovative. 
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia

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 organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.