JOB ADVERT – RIGGER (02 VACANCIES)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Rigger 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: Process Plant Mechanical Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.
Ability to test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Ability to test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Ability to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
Ability to select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Ability to determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
Ability to control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to manoeuvre over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Ability to attach rigging to objects so they can be moved & align, level, and anchor machinery.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
Ability to attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Ability to dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Able to engages in verbal communication during the Hoisting and lifting operation to ensure the safety of the workers and materials.
Responsible for repairing and fabricating supporting structures, hoisting, pulling Gear, and using hand and power tools.
Must be able to choose the correct rigging equipment
Must be able to be adhering to occupational health and safety procedures.
Responsible to Equipment Maintenance Schedule, equipment color tagging every quarter, structural/ground inspections prior to lift when required
Accurate load assessment & calculations performed to determine correct equipment for the task with every uncertain load

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ordinary level certificate – Form IV and above level
Trade qualification as rigger/ropes man at a recognized institution
Valid driving license
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

At least 3-5 Years experience as an appointed rigger / ropes man, post trade, at a large deep level mine
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication in English, both writing and verbal
Hazard identification and Risk assessment
Mine health &Safety Act awareness
Must be Familiar with the lifting equipment and accessories
Able to use hands signal
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.