Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Heavy Duty 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 the establishment of preventative 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, polices, legal requirements and consistent monitoring of systems and processes to achieve optimal shovel maintenance and productivity. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required.
• Monitor the compliance with the requirements of Maintenance trades on electrical & hydraulic
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment.
• Able to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical 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 to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, tighten and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Maintain a schedule for planned maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of parts.
• Achievement of maintenance targets in the most cost-effective manner within budgets.
• Participate in development of personal training strategies and undertake appropriate training modules.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Grade 12 certificate
• Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair or Equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with heavy earthmoving equipment maintenance. i.e., Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi Excavators, Track Dozers, Haul Trucks, Wheel Loaders and other multi pit equipments.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly, and maintenance of a wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy, special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports.
• Member of The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Holder of a valid driver’s licence.
• Good communication skills, self-motivated and innovative

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



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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