Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Maintenance Planner to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the Planning Section are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Engineering Foreman

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, monitor and update maintenance manuals for Electrical Sections
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly/quarter and annual maintenance reports with accurate information and on time.
• Compile, update and distribute backlogs reports and other mandated control reports.
• Maintain database and report on tracking work completion, scheduled vs unscheduled and other metrics to track and improve overall maintenance performance.
• Create accurate plans for scheduling and manpower forecasting for weekly/ monthly and long term maintenance schedulers.
• Prepare long term and short term work plans in consultation with maintenance and other departments
• Liaise with internal supply department to continually establish materials and spares leveling strategies.
• Coordinate with supply department to provide scope of work for any external services in line with Barrick – Bulyanhulu policy.
• Establish, monitor and report maintenance planning KPI
• Create accurate plans for scheduling and manpower forecasting for weekly/ monthly and long term maintenance schedulers.
• Manage maintenance system including data quality and ensure improvement for the system.
• Monitor and measure Electrical costs and adjust planning accordingly.
• Complete maintenance work order planning by capturing work specifications ,safety notes, required Resources, Preliminary scheduled start, Cost Centre verification and Check material availability
• Conduct the weekly Production and Maintenance scheduling meeting to establish joint ownership
• Submit engineering drawings for any further required revisions or upgrades.
• Maintain, Update and review Maintenance Pronto database system to ensure the master data including equipment register and equipment details are up to date.
• Provides technical direction to employees of shops performing preventative maintenance, and inspects results
• Assist with the preparation of the annual maintenance budget.
• Compile detailed shutdown work packages for shutdowns with a duration of eight (8) hours or more.
• Assist in the creation of Bills of Materials and job task lists.
• Be vigilant of company assets, monitor, report and action through the appropriate procedures, activities resulting in the loss, misuse or misappropriation of company assets.
• Maintain the Engineering technical library and drawing register.
• Comply with all site safety and environmental standards, procedures and policies.
• Ensure safe work practices, i.e. attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Electrical Certificate – (FTC, Diploma)
• Valid driving license as an added advantage

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years in maintenance and planning experience.
• Experience in a mining environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with installation, service and repair of underground mining.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge in using computerized maintenance management system (i.e. Pronto or SAP)
• Reading and interpreting Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Drawing and Sketch.
• Solid understand of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts
• Ability to read and understand Process and Mechanical drawing
• Excellent communication in English and Swahili language
• Knowledge in Computer Software such as Microsoft Word Suite of Products – Word, Project, Excel & Access
• Knowledge in using computerized maintenance management system (i.e. Pronto)
• Solid understand of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

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