Leading Hand Mechanic (Expat)

About the role

The Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking an Expat Leading Hand Mechanic to lead the maintenance team within the Engineering & Services department. Reporting to the HME Superintendent, you will ensure safe, cost‑effective maintenance of plant and mobile equipment to support profitable gold production.

Key responsibilities

• Report defects and equipment breakdowns on a shift basis and provide optimal maintenance solutions.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and fault finding on plant and mobile equipment.
• Ensure equipment isolation, adhere to working‑at‑height and confined‑space procedures, and conduct pre‑start checks and inspections.
• Perform preventive‑maintenance inspections and ensure compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Execute equipment upgrades, modifications and component replacements as required.
• Provide accurate feedback on equipment condition and follow up on outstanding repairs.
• Complete shift handover processes and maintain documentation of maintenance activities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated leadership in a maintenance environment, delivering best‑practice solutions.
• Strong commitment to safety standards, zero‑harm objectives and Barrick’s core values.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift‑based, on‑site mining operation.
• Willingness to train and up‑skill the workforce through industry best practices.

Required skills

• Mechanical repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting and fault finding
• Equipment isolation procedures
• Working at height
• Confined space procedures
• Pre‑start inspections
• Equipment upgrade/modification