Rigger at Barrick
Position Description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Rigger 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:
Recommended:
- 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 rigging studies are conducted for all lifting activities on the mine.
- Ensure adequate controls are in place for the safe use and movement of lifting equipment on the mine.
- Monitor, plan and maintain all crane wire ropes, rigging and related equipment.
- Ensure adequate maintenance, repair and inspection of all lifting gears and ropes in accordance with statutory provisions.
- Ensure that relevant SOP’s are developed and adhered to for all work activities involving continuous lifting and /or lowering
- Ensure that legal and related registers for all cranes, hoists, scaffolds, ladders, slings, snatch-blocks, lever hoists, ropes and man-cages and all related lifting gears are kept and updated.
- Inspect and certify all lifting gears in accordance with provisions of OSHAS and MHSA
- Clean, measure and dress steel wire ropes and chains used on mobile, electrical overhead travelling or manual lifting equipment.
- Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
- Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
- Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
- Develop employees for the positions of Rigger/ Ropesman in accordance with the North Mara succession plan.
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Qualification requirements
- Secondary School Education Certificate.
- Must be a qualified Rigger with a Trade Certificate from a recognized institution.
- VETA Driving Certificate.
- Possess a Valid Tanzanian driving licenseclass B, C, D and E
- Able to Drive Manual Transmission/Stick Shift Transmission.
- Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.
Experience and competencies needed.
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as a rigger or ropes man
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill competencies in safe lifting techniques, lifting gear selection, determination of weights and mass and crane movement directing.
- Verification of training and experience in operating various industrial machines such as Forklifts, Loaders, Overhead cranes, self-Loading Vehicle Cranes, trucks, mobile cranes etc.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate the above listed equipment.
- Must have a valid driving license.
- Excellence communication skills in English language
- Must have the ability to operate with minimum supervision.
- High professional conduct at all times and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.
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 the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Dispatchers at Barrick
Position Description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Dispatcher 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
- Relate and communicate with maintenance team on equipment breakdowns and organize for mechanics/technicians to work.
- Work closely with Mining Operations, Technical Services and Geology departments to ensure daily production targets are met.
- Ensure timely release of equipment to maintenance crew for all required services.
- Monitor all equipment breakdowns and ensure the correct equipment conditions are reported to maintenance leadership team.
- Ensure all mining production equipment are fully utilized to achieve optimum production target.
- Work closely with Mine Foremen/Supervisors/Geologist/Mining Superintendent to ensure daily production targets are met.
- Monitor all tasks being undertaken by equipment operators and ensure required work and use are done in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner.
- Identify and monitor key mining operation performance indicators and direct mining operations towards achieving the targets.
- Monitor and control the use of mining operations two-way radio communication to ensure they are used as per radio use SOP and to report any violation or abuses.
- Produce accurate production and equipment report to mining/maintenance leadership team.
- Be an advocate for safety, actively participate in all mine site activities that ensure safety and security of personnel and equipment.
- Maintain accurate data/records with regards to equipment statuses and production load counts.
- Take active role in the running of the shift by using all mining SOPs and assist field equipment operators.
- Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the Supervisor.
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- Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering or Equivalent
- Sound knowledge of Fleet management Systems, Driver Safety Systems, computer applications, MS Excel and MS Word, mine equipment performance and production optimization.
- Must demonstrate good oral / written communication skills in English.
- Team Player and result oriented.
- A valid Tanzanian driving licence will be advantageous.
- Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness
Experience and competencies needed.
- Good knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practice.
- Ability to act and operate as part of a team and possess a “can do” attitude that will motivate the crew to action company directives, regardless of personal opinion.
- Good time management skills and the ability to complete tasks in a safe, timely and professional fashion.
- A working knowledge of computer applications, mine equipment performance and production optimization.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the mining industry in a dispatch environment will be advantageous.
- Skilled in the use of standard office software including the MS Office suite of applications.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili
- Possesses a recognized valid driving license and able to operate a light vehicle.
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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 the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
