Lumwana Mine
Rigger
Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor – Shovels & Drills, you will be responsible to perform under supervision, Maintenance, Inspection, Repair and any Tests/Loads deemed necessary to Overhead and Mobile Cranes, Static & Portable Lifting Equipment to Zambian Mining regulations, Inter/National standards and Company Policies.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Carry out inspections of lifting equipment before and after use and ensure they are safe for use
Conduct safe lifting of loads with cranes during maintenance of equipment
Assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of maintenance processes and systems
Conduct routine and statutory inspections of all lifting appliances
Adhere to safe working practices and ensure required documents such as lift plans are prepared for every lift.
Provide safe lifting information during equipment maintenance
To identify hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
Fully responsible for the quality of work.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area both during and after completing a job/task
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Minimum of a craft certificate in Rigging
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a rigging artisan in a typical Mining environment.
- Have a good understanding of rules, regulations and company policy as regards to Lifting Machinery and Accessories.
- Experienced with inspection of Lifting Machinery, Lifting Equipment, Lifting Accessories and Scaffolding
- Strong commitment to safety
Maintenance of all lifting equipment and appliances - Good communication skills, self-motivated and innovative
ABOUT US
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.
Job Identification 222872
Job Category Maintenance
Posting Date 06/12/2022, 11:43
Apply Before 11/12/2022, 11:43
Locations Lumwana Mining Company Limited, Solwezi, North Western, 10101, ZM
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