Barrick Gold Corporation
Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: LIGHT VEHICLE/ LIGHT TRUCKS – MECHANIC
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of light vehicle / light truck mechanic 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 Shift – Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting the maintenance department in the establishment of preventative and responsive maintenance and development with the maintenance department and the site.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintenance and repairs to Light vehicles.
- Inspecting and reporting of all contractors’ light vehicles coming on to site
- Maintaining of specific machinery off the mine site
- Requesting spares and maintaining stock levels to ensure they remain adequate.
- Assessing work to be done and issuing safety permits as requested along with work requests.
- Ensuring maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Promote a culture of safety and productivity.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Craft Certificate or Technician qualification in Automotive Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Repair from a recognized institution.
- Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambian
- Minimum two (2) years mining experience in large multi pit operations utilizing large scale mining equipment.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must have excellent communication skills in the English language.
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
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.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd January 2025. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
‘Be Aware of Fraudsters’
Lumwana Mine does not solicit payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.