Auto Electrician – Mining Vehicle Maintenance

About the role

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to maintain and repair the electrical systems of mining light vehicles, trucks and equipment. You will work on a variety of machines, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently while supporting the team’s commitment to zero harm and sustainable operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, fault finding and routine inspections on mining light vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and Bobcats.
• Maintain, repair and replace electrical components in accordance with OEM procedures.
• Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders on time and generate related notifications.
• Conduct task risk assessments (JHA, FLRA) and adhere to all safety, occupational health and environmental policies.
• Coordinate activities with supervisors and report on equipment status.
• Develop and deliver training programs for the national workforce and assess competency.
• Monitor auto‑electrical activities, eliminate wasteful practices and meet maintenance targets.
• Investigate and implement new technologies to improve auto‑electrical work.

Required profile

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a mine auto‑electrical maintenance role.
• Secondary education with technical/vocational training or apprenticeship (FTC, VETA, IMTT or equivalent).
• Certification in air‑conditioning system repairs.
• Tanzania driver licence (Class B, D, E, G and F).
• Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practices.

Required skills

• Auto electrical maintenance on mining vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnostics and fault‑finding techniques.
• Air‑conditioning system repair.
• Compliance with OEM repair procedures and safety protocols.