Barrick
Plumber
Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.
Reporting to: LPDC Maintenance Coordinator
Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Plumber.
Role Summary
Reporting to the LPDC Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day to day mechanical maintenance of the township and other areas across site with regard to water reticulation.
Your duties will include but not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- Interpret drawings of the township pipe layout
- Service, install and replace worn out pipes and pumps and plumbing works across site
- Clean and test components and conduct regular servicing of equipment
- Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist immediate supervisor
- Maintain a professional work ethic through effective communication with supervisors and peers.
- Positively impact and contribute to the performance of the company through leadership and individual activity.
- Review of maintenance tasks and procedures including JSA’s and SOP’s
Experience & Qualifications
- Grade 12 certificate
- Craft Certificate in Plumbing
- Significant experience (2 years) in a similar role in the maintenance,/construction
- Sound understanding & experience of the principles of plumbing and national building standards
- Must have good written and oral communication skills in English
- Able to demonstrate the aptitude to drive a light vehicle and hold a current Zambian drivers licence.
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks.