Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operator Vacancy at Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD, Shinyanga – January 2026

Website Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD

Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD

Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operator (01) Vacancy

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a qualified Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operator to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values. We are looking for individuals who champion Barrick’s DNA by:

  • Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity
  • Demonstrating a results-driven approach
  • Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
  • Building a sustainable legacy
  • Taking responsibility and being accountable
  • Committing to Zero Harm
  • Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships

If you are ready to contribute to a world-class operation while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all ammonia refrigeration plants operate safely at all times.
  • Record and monitor plant parameters on an hourly basis.
  • Ensure no deviation from approved operating parameters.
  • Manage hydrocarbons for refrigeration plants and compressor operations.
  • Ensure delivery of cooled air to underground operations to support health and productivity.
  • Monitor compressors and record operational parameters hourly.
  • Carry out chemical dosing for plant cooling systems.
  • Maintain correct chemical levels (ammonia, nitrogen, and water treatment).
  • Prepare and submit daily operational reports as required by management.
  • Ensure compliance with mining regulations regarding statutory inspections and equipment certification.
  • Conduct inspections and ensure equipment safety certificates are valid.
  • Assist in incident and accident investigations.
  • Comply with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shaft Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Safeguard company assets by monitoring, reporting, and acting on any misuse or loss in accordance with procedures.
  • Top up ammonia and inspect for leaks using a sulphur stick.
  • Clean cooling tower dams and BAC units; conduct quarterly inspections.
  • Manage planned maintenance parameters, analyze planned and unplanned maintenance results, report deviations, and implement corrective actions in line with Zero Harm standards.
  • Inspect, dose chemicals, and clean ZH and GA compressor cooling towers.
  • Assist the maintenance team with work related to refrigeration plants, compressors, and main ventilation fans.
  • Monitor main ventilation fans and report faults to the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Perform oil top-up or draining as required.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in all plant and compressor areas.
  • Inspect eyewash stations at refrigeration and compressor plants.
  • Ensure all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used are current and available.
  • Ensure bund walls are in good condition and all chemicals are stored correctly within bunded areas.


Qualification Requirements

  • Advanced secondary education (Form Six or above)
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications


Experience Requirements

  • Underground mining experience (minimum 3 years) is an added advantage
  • PLC knowledge is an added advantage


Skills and Knowledge Requirements

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Strong chemical handling and safety awareness
  • Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration plant operations
  • Good communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili
  • Processing plant operation skills
  • Compressor operation skills
  • Environmental awareness


What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing work environment
  • Opportunities for learning and career growth across the organization
  • Exposure to diverse career opportunities within Barrick


Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is committed to providing a safe work environment—sending every person home safe and healthy every day—and to leaving a sustainable legacy within our host communities.

Please note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply:

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To apply for this job please visit jobs.barrick.com.

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