Maintenance Supervisor – Mobile Crane

Company: Barrick Mining Corporation – North Mara Mine
Department: Engineering Services
Position Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full Time
Location: Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
Job Identification: 241227
Posted Date: 16 July 2026
Application Deadline: 29 July 2026, 03:00 AM

Position Overview

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team at North Mara Mine is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Supervisor – Mobile Crane to join its Engineering Services team.

This is a permanent, site-based role responsible for establishing and leading the Mobile Crane Maintenance section under a new two-foreman structure.

The successful candidate will build, lead, and develop a maintenance crew from the ground up, creating a safe and reliable mobile crane maintenance capability supporting both open-pit mining operations and Engineering Services functions across the site.

The position reports to the Foreman – Engineering Services (Group 1: Mobile & Fleet) under the Engineering Services Superintendent.

Qualified Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Barrick Values

Successful candidates should demonstrate Barrick’s core values by:

Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
Maintaining a results-driven approach.
Delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.
Building a sustainable legacy.
Taking responsibility and accountability.
Committing to Zero Harm.
Developing strong partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance and Leadership

Ensure compliance with:
- Barrick health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Mines Health & Safety Act.
- Applicable Tanzanian legislation.
Promote and lead a Zero Harm safety culture.
Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and permit-to-work compliance activities.
Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.

Team Management and Development

Lead, coach, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary team of:
- Mechanical technicians.
- Electrical technicians.
Establish the Mobile Crane Maintenance section and build team capability.
Develop employees through skills transfer and structured coaching.
Reduce dependence on external technical support by developing local expertise.

Mobile Crane Maintenance Management

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for:
- Telescopic boom cranes.
- Lattice boom cranes.
Maximize equipment availability and reliability.
Plan and supervise:
- Corrective maintenance.
- Repairs.
- Overhauls.
- Component replacements.
Coordinate breakdown response activities.
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to prevent repeat failures.

Technical Support and Equipment Reliability

Provide technical leadership on complex mobile crane issues involving:
- Mechanical systems.
- Hydraulic systems.
- Electrical systems.
- Structural components.
Diagnose failures and implement cost-effective repair solutions.
Conduct inspections to ensure:
- Operational readiness.
- Structural integrity.
- Compliance with manufacturer specifications.
- Compliance with lifting standards.

Safety Systems and Certification

Ensure proper:
- Calibration.
- Function testing.
- Certification of Load Moment Indicators (LMI).
- Testing of safety devices and control systems.
Maintain load testing documentation and certification records.
Ensure compliance with crane safety requirements.

Quality Control and Reporting

Enforce quality standards across maintenance activities.
Review and approve:
- Repair methods.
- Work procedures.
- Workmanship standards.
Maintain accurate:
- Maintenance records.
- Service histories.
- Equipment files in SAP (CMMS).
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly technical performance reports.

Spare Parts and Workshop Management

Manage mobile crane spare parts inventory.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams for:
- Critical spares.
- Insurance spares.
- Materials.
Maintain workshop facilities, tools, and specialized crane equipment.
Ensure proper housekeeping and safe storage of hazardous materials.

External Support and Supplier Coordination

Liaise with:
- OEM representatives.
- Specialist service providers.
Coordinate:
- Technical support.
- Warranty claims.
- Equipment upgrades.
- Specialized services.
Ensure quality and cost control.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have:

Technician Certificate (FTC) in:
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Related trade.

Diploma in:
- Heavy Equipment Technology.
- Automotive Engineering.

With extensive relevant experience.

Additional requirements:

Mobile crane maintenance certification or equivalent OEM technical training.
Proven ability to coach, train, and develop technical teams.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
Valid Tanzanian Light Vehicle driving licence.
Knowledge of:
- Tanzanian Mines Health & Safety Act.
- Mining regulations.
- Lifting legislation.
Ability to obtain and maintain:
- Light Vehicle permit.
- Move and Test permit for company equipment.

Experience and Competencies Required

Candidates should have:

7–10 years’ hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with strong experience in mobile cranes:
- Telescopic boom cranes.
- Lattice boom cranes.
Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or leading hand experience managing technical teams in mining or heavy industrial environments.
Expert knowledge of:
- Hydraulic systems.
- Electrical systems.
- Mechanical systems.
- Structural crane systems.
Experience with major crane OEMs, including:
- Liebherr.
- Terex.
- Grove.
- Manitowoc.
- Tadano.
- Equivalent brands.
Strong understanding of:
- Load charts.
- Capacity calculations.
- Structural integrity assessments.
- Load testing procedures.
- LMI calibration.
- Safety device certification.
Ability to interpret:
- Technical drawings.
- Hydraulic schematics.
- Electrical schematics.
- OEM service manuals.
Experience establishing maintenance systems and developing teams.
Good knowledge of SAP PM or equivalent CMMS.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
Reliable, trustworthy, results-oriented, and committed to workforce development.
Medical fitness for mining operations.

What Barrick Offers

Successful candidates will receive:

Competitive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
Opportunity to build and lead a new maintenance function at North Mara.
A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
Career development opportunities within Engineering Services and across Barrick.
Access to diverse career opportunities within the Barrick organization.

About North Mara Gold Mine

North Mara Gold Mine is located in north-west Tanzania in Tarime District, Mara Region, approximately:

100 km east of Lake Victoria.
20 km south of the Kenyan border.

The mine began commercial production in 2002 and operates as a combined:

Open-pit mining operation at Nyabirama.
Underground mining operation at Gokona.

The processing plant has the capacity to process approximately 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.

Employer: Barrick Mining Corporation – North Mara Mine
Position: Maintenance Supervisor – Mobile Crane
Location: Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
Deadline: 29 July 2026, 03:00 AM

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