Lumwana Mining Company
Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR PLANNING AND RELIABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Senior Planning & Reliability Technical Advisor to join the versatile Maintenance team. We are in search of an individual 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 Engineering – Manager, The Planning and Reliability Technical Advisor will be required to play a critical role in enhancing Lumwana mine operational efficiency and reliability of Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) and Processing plant systems. This position involves strategic planning, maintenance reliability analysis, and technical advisory services to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies for HME and processing plant equipment.
- Collaborate with Planning & Reliability teams within HME to optimize PCR Management.
- Utilize maintenance management systems to track performance metrics and ensure adherence to maintenance plans.
- Conduct reliability analysis and assessments of HME and processing plant equipment.
- Identify failure modes and implement preventive measures to enhance equipment reliability.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives to address equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyse maintenance data to identify trends, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present reliability and planning reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and actionable insights.
- Drive the standardization of planning and reliability practices across the mine to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement standardized procedures, guidelines, and best practices for maintenance and reliability.
- Lead initiatives to harmonize rotables strategies across the mine, ensuring that spare parts management and lifecycle strategies are consistent and optimized for all equipment.
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to align maintenance strategies with operational goals.
- Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote a culture of reliability within the team.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to statutory requirements and regulations within the plant and HME operations.
- Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, ensuring all team members are trained and equipped to follow protocols.
- Participate in safety audits and reviews to promote a safe working environment.
- Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote a culture of reliability within the team.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following essential requirements:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years mining experience in maintenance planning and reliability.
- Prior experience in supervising a team more than ten people.
- Prior experience with SAP will be an added advantage.
- Holder of a valid driver’s License.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Member of Engineering Institution 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.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th October 2024. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
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