Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Rubberliner 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 

• Ensure team member in the plant adhere to safety regulations and use the correct PPE.
• Report all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues via an incident report.
• Perform task risk assessments (JHA, FLRA).
• Ensure the plant operates within acceptable limits and deviations are 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.
• Use of a wide range of hand tools and engineering techniques to maintain, replace and repair mechanical plant and equipment to a high standard.
• Attain and maintain relevant licenses and authorizations required to execute allocated duties e.g. Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, machine operation i.e. forklift, Bobcat, Teller handler etc.
• Maintaining a clean and environmental safe work area, apply 5S principle.
• Perform any task as instructed by report line supervisor.
• Perform basic mechanical fitting, fabrication & welding, rubberlining, scaffolding and rigging works as instructed by your supervisor.
• Lines interior of tanks, pipes, chutes and hoppers with rubber sheeting or epoxy coating to prevent corrosion, wear and tear.
• Control/repair/maintain conveyor equipment, identify and repair report address problem areas before they cause major damage to conveyors and associated equipment.
• Carry out the installation of HDPE pipe work ranging up to 600mm.
• Inspect materials, maintaining tools, performing pre-welding preparations, welding components according to specifications and diligently following safety regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Determine the required tools, materials and welding methods.
• Assemble, install and repair pipe components and systems according to specifications.
• Preparing working materials by clamping, cutting or applying chemical solutions to piping.
• Examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional.
• Clean equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents to ensure equipment or work area remains clean and tidy.
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
• Clean, maintain, repair and rebuild mechanical parts, components and equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
• Read general arrangement and mechanical drawings, work orders and production schedules to determine job instructions and specifications. 
• 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.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Responsible for shift handover at area of responsibility.
• Proactively identifying and acting on plant performance deviation.

Qualification requirements

• Technical/ Vocational School, Apprenticeship training, on-the-job training (FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test or its Equivalent).
• Recognized Practical qualifications.

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum experience of five (5) years in a processing plant equipment and maintenance.
• Conveyor belt splicing (cold & hot) and maintenance.
• Experience in the use of fusion welding machines.
• Experience as a Pipe Welder.
• Ability to troubleshoot and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent technical skills and the ability to interpret schematics.