Lumwana Mining Company
JOB DESCRIPTION
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: FABRICATOR
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Fabricator 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 Supervisor – Fabrication, you will be responsible for assisting the maintenance department in the establishment of preventative and responsive maintenance and ensure maximum operational performance in welding, fabrication, repair, and construction is achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, policies, legal requirements, and consent conditions.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Review of maintenance tasks and procedures including JSA’s and SOP’s.
- Fully responsible for the quality of work, risk assessment and Safety procedures.
- Actively participate in identification and implementation of projects that demonstrate working in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Carry out maintenance activities assigned by the supervisor in accordance with the safe work procedures and standard which include JSA’s, FLRA, Hazard identification and SOP’s.
- Fully responsible for Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG), Oxy Cutting, Carbon Gouging and MMWA (Stick Welding).
- Execute function to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and trade standards.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area both during and after completing a job/task.
- Experience on Cable tree, cable boat, cable sledge, pumps skids and flame / pipe works will be an advantage.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following essential requirements:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Holder of a Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication, with practical experience in the Mining Environment.
- Drawing and Print reading will be an added advantage.
- Photographs of previous works on heavy mining equipment repairs will be an added advantage.
- A member of Engineering Institution of Zambia.
- Holder of a valid driver’s license.
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
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 8th March 2024. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
‘Be Aware of Fraudsters’
Lumwana Mine does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.
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.