Underground Fitter

About the role

Kibali Gold Mine, operated by Barrick, is recruiting an Underground Fitter. The fitter investigates, diagnoses and carries out maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery underground, following sound engineering practice and equipment specifications. The role involves working underground and developing a national employee to reach trade Level 4 certification.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for faults and adjust, repair or replace defective parts and systems
• Test repaired equipment and complete time records, technical reports, failure reports and parts lists
• Perform routine service and inspection on underground machines and give feedback to the Maintenance Foreman
• Help compile data for warranty claims and engineering improvements
• Ensure all equipment is inspected before use, repaired to OEM specification and kept safe; document electrical bypasses needed to move disabled equipment
• Work safely in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 standards and mine safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Underground Manager

Required profile

• Recognised mechanical/fitter trade or skilled labour certificate, or equivalent
• Training certificate on hydraulic circuits, multistage pumps, jaw crushers and conveyor belt maintenance
• Minimum 2 years of experience maintaining mechanical equipment
• Sound experience with mine dewatering and crushing equipment such as multistage centrifugal pumps, jaw crushers, apron feeders and hydraulics
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic circuits and to remove, fit, maintain and repair bearings, white metal and ball/roller bearings
• Competent at working at heights and using lifting equipment, and able to work in extreme weather
• Light vehicle driving licence and ability to obtain a mine site licence

Required skills

• Good written and verbal communication and computer literacy with online forms
• Self-supervision of daily tasks and teamwork
• Extensive use of hand and power tools

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• Career opportunities across the organisation
• A safe work environment and a commitment to zero harm