Automation Auto Electrician

About the role

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is looking for an Automation Auto Electrician to join the Engineering and Services department. The role ensures safe, cost‑effective planning and execution of electrical maintenance and automation tasks in line with Barrick’s mining safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and preventative maintenance on plant and mobile equipment to meet production and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot, fault‑find and carry out corrective maintenance to minimise unplanned equipment downtime.
• Execute preventive maintenance inspections and ensure compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Conduct upgrades, modifications and automation level setups for plant and mobile equipment as required.
• Audit access protection barriers and network components, and replace machine components when needed.
• Provide timely feedback on equipment condition to First Line Leaders and keep stakeholders informed of availability.
• Complete shift handovers, follow up outstanding repairs and participate in training activities.
• Under supervision, coach less‑experienced personnel and provide on‑the‑job training.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Auto Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation.
• Knowledge of IT systems, preferably Sandvik UG Trackl.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, job sheets and material requirements.
• Commitment to safety, zero‑harm culture and Barrick’s core values.
• Willingness to work in a mining environment and perform physical tasks.

Required skills

• Auto Electrical
• Mechanical
• Instrumentation
• IT knowledge of Sandvik UG Trackl