Operational Technology Foreman

Underground Operational Technology (OT) Foreman – Mining 

Position Description

Kibali Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Operational Technology (OT) Foreman – Mining to join and grow our team. The OT Foreman will be responsible to provide direct support and advice to site personnel and ensure work is completed in a technical, safe, quality controlled and efficient manner in accordance with sound engineering practices and equipment specifications.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full compliance with company safety policies including all site based OH&S requirements and standards.

• Manage the daily operations of the UG OT department.

• Develop a skilled national workforce, including Technicians, and Leading Hands through a comprehensive training program competency.

• To ensure the safety and training of employees who fall under the relevant department Organogram structure.

• Monitor, appraise, and review the performance of OT personnel to ensure they meet or exceeds Barrick standards.

• Implementation of new technology in line with manufacturer’s requirements and Barrick standards.

• To ensure correct Reporting and Documentation of all department matters.

• To maintain and oversee budgetary requirements of the UG OT department.

• Ensures planned maintenance schedules are followed to maintain maximum efficiency of control, instrumentation, and communication systems. 

• Ensures that all installations and maintenance are completed to “site” safe operating procedures, safe working practices and Barrick standards. 

• Maintain all records of control instrumentation and communication systems from source documents or other information

• Implementation of process improvement projects.

• Assist in planning, management and commissioning of data collection and remote-control systems.

• MET, Newtrax, Optimine, Sandvik Multi-Lite.

• Implementing new changes to control systems.

• Creating reports from data collection systems and streamlining of automatic reporting systems.

• Repair equipment according to maintenance standard. 

• Communicate with various departments to inform on maintenance activities and equipment availability. 

• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental needs. 

• Must be prepared to do standby and call out duties and overtime when required. 

Qualification Requirements:

• Electrical / Auto Electrical / Instrumentation Trade qualification

• Microsoft Office: MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Projects, Visio, PowerBI

• Advantageous qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics and communications, telecommunications, computer science or related field

  • Cisco CCNA

  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (A+ / Network+)

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Must have 5 years underground mining industry related experience.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret electric/ hydraulic/ pneumatic schematics and technical literature.

• Must have excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must possess extremely strong interpersonal skills with a team.

• Familiarity with mining Operations Technology, Digital Radio (RFoF), Fleet Management, Collision Avoidance, Personnel Tracking and Communication Networks

• Training and experience with:

  • Sandvik OptiMine® 

  • Sandvik AutoMine®

  • Newtrax®

  • Wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, LTE, UHF, VHF, BLE and RFID)

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

   

Please forward applications before: [………….]

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.

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.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".