Foreman – Engineering Services

Company

Barrick Gold Corporation

Work Location

North Mara Gold Mine, Tarime District, Mara Region, Tanzania

Department

Engineering

Reports To

Superintendent – Engineering Services

Employment Type

Full-Time (On-site)

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About Barrick

Barrick is one of the world’s leading gold and copper mining companies, operating across 18 countries on five continents. The company is committed to responsible mining, operational excellence, sustainable development, and creating long-term value for employees, communities, and stakeholders.

The North Mara Mine Engineering Services team is expanding from a single Foreman structure to a two-Foreman model to strengthen leadership capacity, improve maintenance performance, and support sustainable operational excellence.

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Position Summary

Barrick is seeking a motivated, safety-focused Tanzanian national to join the HME OC Maintenance Team as Foreman – Engineering Services.

The successful candidate will supervise and coordinate maintenance activities across assigned Engineering Services sections, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of workshops, support equipment, infrastructure, and site facilities.

The specific engineering sections assigned will be determined following the recruitment process based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

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Engineering Services Scope

The role may oversee maintenance activities in one or more of the following areas:

• Workshops
• Heavy transport
• Mobile cranes
• Rigging
• Pumps
• Dewatering systems
• Water treatment plants
• Mechanical services
• Electrical services
• Civil infrastructure
• Refrigeration systems
• Light vehicles
• Camp facilities
• Generator sets (Gensets)

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Barrick DNA

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate honestly and act with integrity.
• Deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Maintain a results-oriented approach.
• Build sustainable partnerships.
• Take ownership and accountability.
• Commit to achieving Zero Harm.
• Contribute to a lasting positive legacy.

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Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Promote and maintain a Zero Harm culture.
• Lead daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Conduct housekeeping inspections and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Maintenance Supervision

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate maintenance activities across assigned Engineering Services sections.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.

SAP Maintenance Management

Ensure full compliance with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), including:

• Maintenance notifications
• Work order creation
• Spare parts ordering
• Job history recording
• Work order closure
• Documentation and reporting

Workshop & Asset Management

• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and secured.
• Support preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Improve equipment reliability and availability.

Team Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and train maintenance personnel.
• Develop technical capability within local teams.
• Conduct performance management and skills development activities.
• Build a high-performing maintenance workforce.

Cost & Resource Management

• Monitor maintenance budgets and expenditure.
• Control consumables usage.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure efficient utilization of maintenance resources.

Technical Standards

• Enforce engineering best practices in:
  • Welding
  • Structural repairs
  • Plumbing
  • Rigging
  • Mechanical maintenance
• Eliminate recurring temporary repairs through quality workmanship.

Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Support the Superintendent in:
  • Maintenance planning
  • Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Preventive maintenance programmes
• Develop safe work procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the second Engineering Services Foreman.
• Ensure seamless maintenance coverage across all Engineering Services functions.
• Maintain consistent operational and safety standards.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by management.

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Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Technician Certificate (FTC) in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
• Or a Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in coaching and training employees.
• Practical experience using computerized maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
• Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of Mine Health & Safety legislation and Zero Harm principles.

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Experience

Applicants should have:

• 7–10 years of experience in Engineering Services maintenance within mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Practical experience in at least two or more of the following:
  • Water supply systems
  • Sewer systems
  • Pumps
  • Water treatment plants
  • Cranes
  • Rigging
  • Heavy transport
  • Civil maintenance
  • Structural maintenance
  • Electrical systems
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Light vehicle maintenance
  • Camp and facility maintenance
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Strong coaching and people management capability.

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Required Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Engineering & Technical Skills

• Engineering Services maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Workshop supervision
• SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM)
• Asset management
• Maintenance planning
• Quality assurance

Leadership Skills

• Team leadership
• Coaching and mentoring
• Performance management
• Workforce development
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving

Professional Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Budget and cost control
• Report writing
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility

Personal Attributes

• High integrity
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trustworthiness
• Commitment to safety
• Cultural awareness and teamwork

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What Barrick Offers

Barrick provides:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Site-specific employee benefits.
• Structured training and mentoring.
• Career development opportunities within Barrick’s global operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to the transformation of North Mara’s HME OC Maintenance operations.
• Collaborative and high-performing working environment.

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About North Mara Gold Mine

North Mara Gold Mine is located in Tarime District, Mara Region, approximately:

• 100 km east of Lake Victoria
• 20 km south of the Kenya border

The operation consists of:

• Gokona Underground Mine
• Nyabirama Open Pit Mine

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

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How to Apply:

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