Pump Fitter – Mechanical Maintenance

About the role

The Pump Fitter will join the Engineering shaft team at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, providing safe and effective mechanical support for a wide range of equipment. The role focuses on maintaining, inspecting and repairing pumps, conveyors, winders and related plant assets while upholding Barrick’s core values.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain and repair mechanical equipment including Scammon, Warman and mono‑pumps, conveyors, rock breakers, winders, refrigeration systems, compressors, fans, dosing systems and overhead cranes.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections of winders, perform dynamic tests, set brake air gaps and manage rope cuts and attachments.
• Service refrigeration plants – charge ammonia, change filters, balance motors and maintain condensers and evaporators.
• Maintain cooling‑tower components, CCT fan gearboxes, fan hubs, bearings and perform brake settings.
• Assist in incident investigations and produce timely reports.

Required profile

• Ordinary level certificate (Form IV) and a Full Technical Certificate (FTC) or Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar mechanical fitter role, preferably in mining.
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and the environment.

Required skills

• Maintenance of pumps (Scammon, Warman, mono‑pumps) and conveyors.
• Winder inspection, testing and brake adjustment.
• Refrigeration plant servicing – ammonia charging, oil top‑ups, motor balancing.
• Compressor servicing (centrifugal, screw) and intercooler troubleshooting.
• Cooling‑tower, fan gearbox and bearing repair.
• Overhead crane inspection, load testing and rope attachment maintenance.

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site‑specific benefits.
• Opportunities to grow and learn within a dynamic, collaborative, high‑performing team.