Reliability Engineer

JOB ADVERT– RELIABILITY ENGINEER (01 VACANCY)

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Reliability Engineer to join and grow our team. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. 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

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

Equipment Monitoring:

• Conduct continuous and periodic monitoring of plant assets, including pumps, conveyors, crushers, mills, and other critical assets.
• Use predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound to assess the condition of equipment.
• Gather and analyze data from equipment sensors and monitoring systems.
• Diagnose faults such as misalignment, imbalance, bearing failures, lubrication problems, and more using specialized Micorlog software and lubrication analysis.
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to improve equipment reliability and prevent breakdowns.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule repairs and maintenance based on condition-based monitoring data.
• Participate in the development of maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve the efficiency of the mining plant.
• Prepare detailed reports of condition monitoring results, including charts, graphs, and diagnostic data.
• Present findings to engineering, operation, and management teams with actionable recommendations.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
• Recommend design changes or process improvements based on failure analysis.
• Work with the engineering team to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Propose and implement improvements to condition monitoring programs and technologies.
• Stay updated on new developments in predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure that all monitoring and maintenance activities comply with safety standards, policies, and regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment by identifying potential risks and hazards in equipment performance.
• Provide training and support to plant maintenance personnel on condition monitoring techniques and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Assist in the development of condition monitoring procedures and standards
• Develop and execute PMO Project "Preventive Maintenance Optimisation" to keep the execution of the Preventive Maintenance program up to date.
• Work closely with planners and work execution teams to understand and improve issues related to work instructions.
• Analyse the performance of the PM's and their relevance with regards to preventing failure as per conclusions of root cause analysis.
• Coach and support the execution team in the development of comprehensive standard jobs.
• Ensure equipment strategies are updated based on outcomes of failure investigations where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain criticality assessment for the process plant.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for defect elimination and managing bad actors.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• +5 years of experience in condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering within heavy industry sectors such as mining.
• Vibration Analysis Level, II, or III certification (ISO 18436 or similar is must).
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or other relevant qualifications.
• Machine lubrication engineer certification or similar (advantageous).
• NDT certification (advantageous).
• Condition monitoring certification

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient in vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasound, Equipment alignment, and other condition-monitoring techniques.
• Familiar with RCM and data analysis tools such as SKF, Emerson, or CSI technologies.
• Good Communication Skills, English & Swahili
• Demonstrates a high concern for health, safety and environment

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 organization

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.