Boilermaker – Barrick Gold Tanzania

Responsibilities 

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Barrick health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Report all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues via an incident report.
• Daily maintenance Inspection and execution of plant Equipment.
• Ensure work completion details are finalized in accordance with work requirements and procedures.
• Ensure mechanical tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with Barrick and OEM safety standards/ procedures.
• Perform task risk assessments (JHA, FLRA).
• Ensure the plant operates within acceptable limits and deviations reported.
• Adhere to isolation and lock out permits procedures.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
• Performs high quality, planned and unplanned repairs of any mechanical equipment in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety, and environment regulation.
• Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area, apply 5S principle.
• Attain and maintain relevant licenses and authorizations required to execute allocated duties e.g., Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, Machine Operation i.e., Forklift.
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment with welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools.
• Fabricate, weld, and install chutes, boxes, pipes, reducers, bends, and Y piece.
• Repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.
• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and time frames for projects.
• Apply best maintenance practice on repair of chutes, steel tanks, pipes, and steel structures.
• Apply standard paint on new steel structure and any repair on steel works.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
• Examine pressure vessels, tanks, chutes, pipes to locate defects such as leaks, weak spots, and defective sections so that they are repaired.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems.
• Perform any task as instructed by report line supervisor.
• Perform basic mechanical fitting, rubber lining, scaffolding and rigging works as instructed by your supervisor.
• Clean equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents to ensure equipment or work area remains clean and tidy.
• Clean, maintain, repair, and rebuild mechanical parts, components and equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
• Conduct regular plant and steel structures inspections.
• Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders on time, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies then organize with supervisor.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Responsible for shift handover at area of responsibility.

Qualification requirements

• Technical/ Vocational School, Apprenticeship training, on-the-job training (FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test or its Equivalent).
• Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience working on Heavy Mobile Equipment in surface operations.
• Plant maintenance experience on Mills, crushers, conveyors, compressors, pumps, CIL tanks etc.
• Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience in industrialized plant is beneficial.
• Experience using multiple welding machines including the arc welder, TIG, and MIG.
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Experience in open cast and Underground mining essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Hazard identification and Risk assessment.
• Understand technical drawings and manuals.
• VETA Driving Certificate.
• Possess a Valid Tanzanian driving license class B, C, D and E
• Able to Drive Manual Transmission/Stick Shift Transmission.
• Strong technical and strategic planning related experience and background.
• Ability to consistently manage such a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly professional conduct always and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.
•  Significant base knowledge of all the areas depicted in the profile.
•  Must be motivated individual with ability to operate with minimum supervision.
• Performance orientated, strongly motivated and maintains a high work standard. Strong work ethic. Shows initiative. Adaptable to change management processes. Focused on continuous improvement.
• Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.
• Strong technical and strategic planning related experience and background.