Auto Electrician – Barrick Africa Middle East

Barrick Africa Middle East is seeking a qualified and experienced Auto Electrician to join its team in Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals who are passionate about safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in the mining industry.

Job Summary

Position Details
Organization	Barrick Africa Middle East
Position	Auto Electrician
Location	Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
Employment Type	Full-time
Experience Required	Minimum 3 Years

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Position Overview

The Auto Electrician will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems on mining vehicles and equipment while ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

Barrick is looking for candidates who embody its core values by:

• Communicating honestly and transparently.
• Acting with integrity and accountability.
• Delivering practical, results-driven solutions.
• Promoting zero harm in the workplace.
• Building sustainable partnerships.
• Contributing to a high-performance culture.

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Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and occupational health policies.
• Attend mandatory safety meetings and training sessions.
• Wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA).
• Report all incidents, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Promote a strong safety culture by leading through example.

Auto-Electrical Maintenance

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems on mining equipment.
• Perform fault diagnosis and routine inspections on:
  • Light vehicles
  • Light trucks
  • Heavy-duty trucks
  • Forklifts
  • Bobcats
  • Other mining equipment
• Carry out breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Complete work orders, maintenance reports, and system notifications on time.
• Ensure all repairs comply with OEM procedures and company standards.
• Support equipment component change-outs and rebuild programmes.

Operational Support

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and report progress to supervisors.
• Help achieve maintenance performance targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and eliminate waste.
• Investigate and implement new technologies that enhance auto-electrical maintenance.
• Support departmental tactical plans and business objectives.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the reporting-line supervisor.

Training & Development

• Assist in developing technical training programmes for the national workforce.
• Conduct competency assessments.
• Complete all required training under the Auto-Electrical and Maintenance Skills Matrix Programme.

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Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Secondary School Education.
• Technical or vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent on-the-job training.
• FTC, VETA, IMTT Trade Test, or an equivalent qualification in Auto Electrical or a related field.
• Certification in Air Conditioning System Repairs.
• Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence with Classes:
  • B
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

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Experience Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in mine auto-electrical maintenance.
• Practical experience maintaining mining vehicles and equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automotive air-conditioning systems.
• Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of equipment safety standards and preventive maintenance practices.

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Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate specialised tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform safety inspections and identify workplace hazards.
• Good eyesight, including the ability to distinguish colours and symbols.
• Physical fitness and stamina suitable for mining operations.

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What Barrick Offers

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A competitive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful contribution within a world-class mining operation.
• A collaborative, progressive, and high-performing work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Access to career growth opportunities across Barrick’s global operations.

 

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