Position Description

Job Title:  Assistant UG Electrician 

Department:   Engineering

Reports To:    UG Electrician  Supervisor   

 Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Assistant UG Electrician  to join and grow our team. To provide safe and effective support to the Underground Electrician team.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety training, safety meetings, and adhering to all safety protocols.
• Assist in incident and accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Comply with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, as well as other company regulations and procedures.
• Assist in installing, maintaining, and overhaul electrical equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair underground distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, and related hardware.
• Assist in Replace and install medium- and high-voltage electrical circuits and terminations, 
• Conduct routine testing and safety checks on electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns, perform fault-finding, and carry out necessary repairs.
• Complete modifications to electrical systems and equipment as per specifications.
• Support and mentor less experienced personnel through on-the-job training and coaching.
• Execute all tasks and instructions given by supervisors, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of underground electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems, substations, and primary power distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical distribution syst