Underground Electrician at Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD, Shinyanga – November 2025

Underground Electrician (02) Vacancies

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Underground Electrician to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

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

Reporting to: UG Electrical Foreman

Duration: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety training, safety meetings, and adhering to all safety protocols.
• Assist in incident and accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Comply with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, as well as other company regulations and procedures.
• Install, maintain, and overhaul electrical equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot and repair underground distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, and related hardware.
• Replace and install medium and high-voltage electrical circuits and terminations, 
• Conduct routine testing and safety checks on electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns, perform fault-finding, and carry out necessary repairs.
• Complete modifications to electrical systems and equipment as per specifications.
• Support and mentor less experienced personnel through on-the-job training and coaching.
• Execute all tasks and instructions given by supervisors, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ underground electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems, substations, and primary power distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical distribution systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Formal electrical training or certification aligned with Tanzanian standards.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Proven ability to work under challenging conditions and adapt to operational demands.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.