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Barrick – North Mara Gold Mine LTD
Job Title: Superintendent – HME (Heavy Mobile Equipment)
Company: Barrick Gold Corporation
Location: Tarime
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 239571
Application Deadline: 14 April 2026
About the Company
Barrick Gold Corporation is a leading global mining company committed to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability. The Africa & Middle East team focuses on building high-performing operations while developing local talent.
Role Overview
The Superintendent – HME is responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, and performance of heavy mobile equipment (HME) within open cast mining operations.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, strategic planning, and people management to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Core Values (Barrick DNA)
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:
- Integrity, transparency, and accountability
- Results-driven performance
- Commitment to safety (Zero Harm)
- Sustainable and responsible operations
- Strong teamwork and partnerships
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety & Environmental Management
- Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
- Enforce compliance with:
- Safety procedures
- Occupational health standards
- Environmental policies
- Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership.
- Stop unsafe behaviors immediately.
2. Maintenance & Reliability Management
- Work with planning, reliability, operations, and engineering teams to improve maintenance strategies:
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
- Tire management
- Ground Engaging Tools (GETs)
- Critical spares management
- Optimize fuel consumption and equipment performance.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
3. Leadership & People Development
- Lead and develop the HME team.
- Drive succession planning and development of national workforce talent.
- Collaborate with training teams to enhance technical and managerial skills.
- Promote Barrick’s culture and values within the team.
4. Technical Support & Problem Solving
- Provide technical solutions for complex maintenance challenges.
- Mentor staff in critical thinking and problem-solving approaches.
5. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Support and lead development of Operational (OpEx) and Capital (CapEx) budgets.
- Ensure timely submission and adherence to budgets.
- Monitor and control maintenance-related expenditures.
6. Environmental Management System (EMS) Responsibilities
- Ensure effectiveness of the environmental management system.
- Align environmental objectives with organizational strategy.
- Promote compliance and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).
- Heavy OEM certification (preferably CAT equipment).
- Strong computer literacy:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- ERP systems (SAP, Pronto, Oracle, Ellipse)
- Valid Tanzanian driving license.
- Knowledge of Mines Health & Safety regulations.
Experience & Competencies
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in open cast mining maintenance.
- At least 6+ years in senior maintenance management roles.
- Strong experience in:
- Maintenance planning and execution
- Equipment rebuilds for large earth-moving fleets
- Budgeting and cost control
- Condition monitoring systems
- Reliability-based maintenance systems
- Technical expertise in:
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Diesel engines
- Welding and diagnostics
- Experience with tire management systems and best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What the Company Offers
- Competitive compensation package with bonuses and site benefits.
- Opportunity to make a significant operational impact.
- Work in a dynamic, high-performing environment.
- Continuous career growth and development opportunities.
Application Information
- Posting Date: 01 April 2026
- Apply Before: 14 April 2026
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